Middle East - Africa News
Without cooperation we don't move forward, Pope says at UN in Kenya
Speaking at the United Nations office in Nairobi, Kenya, Pope Francis said on Thursday that working together is necessary to... Read more
Newly built church in refugee camp lifts Christians' spirits in Iraq
The construction of a new church building in a Baghdad refugee camp has encouraged the camp's inhabitants, as they now... Read more
Pope Francis in Kenya: no matter what our divisions, we must work for peace
Pope Francis began his trip to Africa in Kenya, where he praised the “young and vibrant nation” and encouraged Kenyans... Read more
Africa's bishops offer Pope Francis prayers and a warm welcome
Ahead of the papal visit to Africa, the continent’s bishops have sent Francis a message of welcome. They emphasized the... Read more
Even a missile strike couldn't stop Sunday Mass at this Syrian church
When a missile hit the roof of the church of Saint Francis Parish in Aleppo, Syria, the congregation didn’t flee. Read more
Ghana's bishops ask country to work for fair elections in 2016
The Catholic bishops of Ghana have asked the country’s election commission to register all eligible voters and to work to... Read more
'It's truly a miracle' – kidnapped Syrian priest escapes from Islamic State
A Syrian priest who was captured by Islamic State militants in May thought he would die for his faith. Now,... Read more
Ugandans are eagerly preparing for papal visit with prayer, penance
In anticipation of Pope Francis’ first visit to their country, the head of the Ugandan bishops' conference has called on... Read more
As synod approaches, Nigerian bishops speak up for the family
Nigeria’s bishops closed their latest assembly with a view toward the upcoming Synod on the Family, re-affirming the family while... Read more
Pope Francis prays for new Assyrian Christian leader amid Middle East tragedy
Amid the sufferings of Christians in the Middle East, Pope Francis on Monday sent his prayers to the new head... Read more
European bishops visit Holy Land to show solidarity and seek hope
European bishops are gathering in the Holy Land Sept. 11-16 to show closeness to Christians in the Middle East and... Read more
Blessed Benedict Daswa: the South African martyred for rejecting witchcraft
Benedict Daswa, a South African catechist whose Christian opposition to witchcraft led to his murder in 1990, was beatified on... Read more
Knights of Columbus sending one month of food to Erbil refugees
This month, the Knights of Columbus will provide food to some 13,500 families in Erbil who have been displaced by... Read more
Why women are needed to help end violence in Africa
Women are the key to reconciliation in both the family and society. Read more
Bishop in Swaziland seeks prayer, reflection after country's deadly truck accident
The bishop of the small, southern African kingdom of Swaziland has called for prayer and reflection in response to a... Read more
'Africa will save the family' – one cardinal's prediction on the Church's future
The African cardinal who heads the Vatican’s Congregation for Divine Worship has high hopes for the Church on his continent... Read more
Amid threat of violence, CRS works to ease food shortage in Mali
Despite a hazardous situation in the African country of Mali, Catholic Relief Services is working to support displaced people and... Read more
Islamic State destroys ancient Catholic monastery in Syria
Reports surfaced on Thursday that Islamic State militants have bulldozed Mar Elian Monastery, an ancient structure located just outside a... Read more
Dozens of new grads join the ranks of Kenya’s Catholic nurses
What began as a training facility for rural health care workers in the 1970s has now turned into a Catholic... Read more
Could the release of 22 Christians signal another Islamic State attack?
After Islamic State militants on Tuesday freed 22 Christians they have held captive since February, a Syrian archbishop cautioned that... Read more
