Middle East - Africa News
Nigerian bishop condemns “cries of shrill Islamization”
Bishop Matthew Kukah has decried “cries of shrill Islamization across the land,” enabled by government corruption, according to a Jan.... Read more
Six kidnapped nuns liberated in Nigeria
During a two day police operation, six women religious who were captured in Nigeria's Edo state two months ago were... Read more
Dominican sisters help educate Iraqi children returning home
When Iraqi residents fled their homes during the Islamic State invasion, they left behind their houses, neighbors, and day-to-day lives. Read more
Cholera outbreak in Zambia leads to school, church cancellations
A cholera outbreak in the southern African country of Zambia centered on the capital Lusaka has led to an indefinite... Read more
Cardinal condemns deadly attacks on DRC protesters
A Catholic cardinal in the Democratic Republic of Congo has strongly condemned security forces’ attacks on protesters amid deadly political... Read more
Archbishop: Is the Nigerian government looking for missing nuns?
A Nigerian archbishop has urged authorities to intensify their investigation of six nuns who remain missing after being kidnapped in... Read more
Eight dead in crackdown on church-organized protests of DRC president
Eight people were killed and more than 120 were arrested in the Democratic Republic of the Congo during church-organized protests... Read more
Could Iranian protests bring religious freedom for Christians?
Ongoing protests in Iran could be a sign of hope for repressed religious minorities, if protesters demand that conscience rights... Read more
Israeli extremist sentenced for arson attack on Holy Land church
An arson attack on the church complex at the site of Christ’s multiplication of loaves and fish on the Sea... Read more
The devastating but little-noticed DRC refugee crisis
Every day, thousands of people in the Democratic Republic of the Congo are forced to flee their homes. Read more
Christians in Holy Land voice fear over Trump's Jerusalem move
Christians leaders in Jerusalem have voiced fear over the repercussionss of America's recognition of the city as Israel's capital, asking... Read more
Truth will lead to African peace, Nigerian bishops say
The Church’s intellectual and moral truth is the key to a peaceful, free, and developing nation, Nigerian bishops have said... Read more
New tests have confirmed the age of the Holy Sepulchre
Following the recent restoration of the Holy Sepulchre, archaeologists have confirmed the construction dates of the structure surrounding what is... Read more
Analysis: Cardinal Rai begins strategic call for Saudi religious freedom
The first cardinal to be officially invited to visit Saudi Arabia, Cardinal Bechara Boutros Rai, Maronite Patriarch of Antioch, has... Read more
Congolese bishops urge President Kabila to announce peaceful transfer of power
Catholic bishops of the Democratic Republic of Congo have requested that President Joseph Kabila affirm that he will not claim... Read more
South Sudan joins Pope Francis in prayers for peace
The Catholic bishops of South Sudan urged Catholics to join Pope Francis in a prayer for peace in the newest... Read more
Egypt mosque attack kills more than 230 (Updated)
Terrorists attacked a mosque on Egypt's Sinai peninsula during Friday prayers, killing 235 people. The incident was condemned by Cardinal... Read more
As Zimbabwe's president resigns, Catholic bishops call for peace and patience
As events continue to unfold surrounding the resignation of Zimbabwe’s President Robert Mugabe, Catholic bishops of the country have called... Read more
Bishops of Africa, Europe voice hope for upcoming summit on youth
In preparation for the fifth summit of the African Union and the European Union, the Catholic bishops’ conference of both... Read more
Pakistani bishops declare Year of the Eucharist
Amid national challenges, the Pakistani Catholic Bishops’ Conference has announced a “Year of the Eucharist,” to focus on renewal and... Read more
