Middle East - Africa News
Christians returning to Homs, Syria, even though Islamic State looms
In the wake of the Syrian regime’s taking full control of the ancient Christian city of Homs almost a year... Read more
Three weeks as an Islamic State captive – one woman tells her story
The woman was just 19 years old when she was captured by militants from the Islamic State. Caring for her... Read more
With #BringBackOurGirls no longer trending, Nigerians aghast at 'inaction' from donors
Almost a year after the terror group Boko Haram kidnapped hundreds of Nigerian school girls, humanitarian workers are fighting what... Read more
Pope's delegation offers comfort, communion to Iraqi refugees
Hoping to awaken the world conscience on Iraq, a Pontifical delegation traveled to Erbil and Dohuk to foster local communion... Read more
Palestinian president may visit Vatican a second time for canonization Mass
Nearly a year since taking part in a prayer for Middle East peace in the Vatican Gardens, Palestinian president Mahmoud... Read more
A 'spiritual oasis' – Southern Arabian cathedral celebrates 50 years
The Vicariate Apostolic of Southern Arabia, which serves the more than 2 million Catholics in the United Arab Emirates, Oman,... Read more
Congolese bishop condemns priest's murder as an 'infernal act'
A bishop from the Democratic Republic of the Congo has condemned last month’s murder of one of his priests in... Read more
Ebola cases are dropping, but it's 'still too early to rejoice'
As the number of Ebola cases continue to fall in West Africa, survivors of the nightmarish outbreak are expressing cautious... Read more
With rise in extremist threat, Pope assures Nigerian bishops of his closeness
Pope Francis has sent a letter to the bishops of Nigeria telling them not to be discouraged by problems caused... Read more
Read the words of an Orthodox bishop kidnapped in Syria nearly two years ago
On April 22, 2013, both the Greek and Syriac Orthodox archbishops of Aleppo, Boulos Yazigi and Yohanna Ibrahim, were kidnapped... Read more
Will Pope Francis visit the fragile Central African Republic later this year?
The Archbishop of Bangui, the capital of the Central African Republic, said on Thursday that Pope Francis will visit his... Read more
March 15, 2015: A day of fasting, prayer for war-torn Syria
As the fourth anniversary of the beginning of the Syrian civil war approaches, the head of the Melkite Greek Catholic... Read more
Malawian bishops visit flooded areas, showing solidarity and delivering aid
Malawi's bishops are making solidarity visits to areas in the country's southern and central regions to deliver aid items collected... Read more
After devastating floods, Malawi bishops urge disaster management policies
In light of heavy flooding in the country earlier this year, Malawi's bishops have held a workshop for journalists to... Read more
African bishops aim for observer status at African Union
The African bishops took the first step on Monday toward having representation at the African Union, with the appointment of... Read more
Relief and gratitude after release of priest abducted in Afghanistan
Friends and colleagues have pledged their support for a Jesuit priest released after eight months of captivity in Afghanistan, where... Read more
Coptic Catholics consecrate first church in Sinai, against backdrop of martyrdom
“The Church in Egypt has been strengthened by the murder of our brothers in Libya.” Such was the reaction of... Read more
Why this bishop is staying in Libya after the ISIS massacre
“I should stay! How can I leave the Christians alone?” Read more
Near Bethlehem, Israeli barrier threatens Christians' future
Palestinian Christians, a monastery, a convent and a Catholic school near Bethlehem are all at risk from the Israeli government’s... Read more
Meet the Christians in Syria who want to stay, despite the war
“Fortunately, the battles are over for now. There was fierce fighting in Al Nabek all through Advent. No one was... Read more
