Middle East - Africa News
In Burundi's crisis, the Church stands with the people
A Burundian priest has spoken out about the worrying crisis in his country, particularly following the Aug. 2 murder of ... Read more
What a pro-life march looks like in Ghana
More than 1,000 people took part in a pro-life march in Ghana’s capital of Accra, seeking to protect all life... Read more
Priest urges prayer for victims, perpetrators of latest Islamic State abduction in Syria
A priest in Syria has called for prayer after militants of the Islamic State kidnapped dozens of both Christians and... Read more
New Armenian Catholic patriarch pulled from retirement to take the reins
In a rare move, the Armenian Catholic Church has pulled their new patriarch from out of retirement to take on... Read more
African leaders counter Obama's 'ideological colonization' in Kenya
U.S. president Barack Obama has come under fire from African politicians and Church leaders after advocating for gay rights in... Read more
Aleppo archbishop aims to help Christians stay in Syria
With half of Syria’s population displaced due to its ongoing civil war, Church leaders in the country are seeking to... Read more
Hope for Gaza? Despite a tough year, Catholic aid group says yes
One year after an outbreak of violence between the Israeli military and Hamas militants in Gaza, Catholic Relief Services is... Read more
Less 'euro-centric,' please – what African bishops want from the synod
October's synod of bishops on the family should take on a global perspective, rather than sticking to isolated issues found... Read more
Despite terror attack, Christians in Tunisia have reasons to remain hopeful
In the wake of a June 26 terrorist attack on tourists in Tunisia which killed 38 people, one of the... Read more
Franciscans asks prayers for kidnapped priest in Syria
The organizations of Franciscan missionaries serving in the Holy Land have requested prayers for the safe return of Father Dhiya... Read more
Catholics in Holy Land aggrieved by arson attack on monastery in Israel
Catholic leaders have been joined by Israeli leaders in their concerned reaction to Thursday's attack on a church located on... Read more
A new church is consecrated in United Arab Emirates amid hope for peace, dialogue
The inauguration and blessing of a new parish in the capital of the United Arab Emirates last week was met... Read more
Muslim leaders in Lebanon condemn persecution of Christians in the Middle East
The leaders of four branches of Islam in Lebanon gathered earlier this month to issue a joint statement in the... Read more
For Pakistan Catholics, Mary is protector and bridge for dialogue
Thousands of faithful gathered to crown Mary at a parish of the Lahore archdiocese last month, bringing prayers for peace,... Read more
Mosul archbishop's plea to the West: Save us from ISIS
A leading Iraqi prelate has called on world governments to increase their efforts to defeat ISIS and restore land and... Read more
Christians belong in Middle East, Antioch patriarchs say in call for peace
The five Christian patriarchs of Antioch met in Syria on Monday, calling for peace in the Syrian civil war while... Read more
A year after ISIS invasion, religious minorities in Mosul could disappear
One year after ISIS invaded Mosul, the Iraqi city’s diverse religious heritage is on the verge of extinction, warned a... Read more
Among the ruins of Iraq, Christians' faith burns brightly
Despite the potential threat from the nearby Islamic State, several monks and students in northern Iraq have found refuge in... Read more
Ethiopia's Cardinal Souraphiel brings African family values to the college of cardinals
Elevated to the rank of cardinal in February, Ethiopian Archbishop Berhaneyesus Demerew Souraphiel of Addis Ababa has brought the richness... Read more
African, European bishops' meeting promotes an authentic 'joy of the family'
A group of bishops from across Africa and Europe met last weekend pledging to redouble their efforts in favor of... Read more
