Middle East - Africa News
Israeli Christians’ numbers not decreasing, says Israel’s Embassy to the Holy See
Israel’s Embassy to the Holy See has released statistics showing that the number of Christians in the State of Israel... Read more
Bethlehem hospital creates 'birth clock' as 50,000th delivery approaches
The Knights of Malta-operated Holy Family Hospital of Bethlehem is expecting the imminent delivery its 50,000th baby after 20 years... Read more
Sudanese bishop to visit UK to ‘ring alarm bell’ about preparations for secession vote
Ahead of an important visit to the U.K., a Sudanese bishop has said he will “ring the alarm bell” regarding... Read more
Holy Land will always be populated by 'Christian living rocks', says archbishop
The Vatican's upcoming Synod for the Middle East aims to give "maximum visibility" to the situation of the Church and... Read more
Franciscan order sees massive increase in Cameroon
Membership in a small Franciscan order is booming in Cameroon after only ten years in the country. One of its... Read more
Pontifical forum in Africa to emphasize cultural development, dignity of human person
Pontifical groups on culture and evangelization released a communique on Tuesday announcing an upcoming forum next year in Africa which... Read more
Holy See-Israel talks continue to make progress, joint statement reports
Negotiations to decide the Holy See's status in the Holy Land are “cordial” and still moving forward to reach “the... Read more
Rome initiative to shed light on Christianity in Middle East
A two-week schedule of events will soon be kicked off in Rome to raise awareness for the plight of Christians... Read more
Ivory Coast forum to seek out Pope Benedict's 'New Pentecost for Africa'
Vatican dicasteries are promoting a new forum in western Africa to examine African identity and culture in light of recent... Read more
Catholic bishop in Pakistan relieved by reported cancelation of Quran burning
Christians in Pakistan were relieved to hear that a Florida pastor has canceled his plans to burn a Quran. Such... Read more
Catholic bishop warns of more crisis in Pakistan floods’ wake
In the wake of massive floods affecting hundreds of thousands of people, the Catholic Bishop of Hyderabad has warned of... Read more
Spanish archbishop prays for Iraq as US combat mission ends
Spanish archbishop Joan-Enric Vives prayed for the intercession of Our Lady of Nuria this week for Iraq, following the withdraw of... Read more
Adequate flood protection denied to religious minorities in Pakistan, Catholic source claims
A Catholic Church figure in Pakistan has charged that local authorities decided with “deliberate intention” not to provide adequate flood... Read more
South Africa’s Catholic bishops voice ‘grave misgivings’ about proposed media restrictions
Media restrictions proposed with the stated intention of protecting the public good are causes for “serious concerns,” the Southern African... Read more
Iraqi archbishop warns minorities could be 'scapegoats' after US withdrawal
Civil war could be on the horizon in Iraq, according to a high-ranking Catholic prelate in the country. Minorities, including... Read more
Salesians in Pakistan assisting 150,000 impacted by flooding
The press office for the Salesians reported this week that the congregation is helping more than 150,000 people in Pakistan... Read more
Pakistani officials 'overwhelmed' in efforts to feed refugees, provide shelter
As Pakistani citizens and government officials attempt to cope with the worst flooding in the country's history, many survivors of... Read more
Bridge-building bishop works for peace in Africa
In the Democratic Republic of the Congo, formerly known as Zaire, Bishop Nicolas Djomo is a bridge builder. Whenever the... Read more
Iraqi bishop urges peace after withdrawal of US troops
In an interview given to Vatican Radio as the last American combat brigade leaves Iraq, Auxiliary Bishop of Baghdad, Shlemon... Read more
First liturgy in 88 years celebrated at Turkish monastery
Last Sunday, Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople Bartholomew I presided over the first liturgical celebration at the Turkish monastery of Sumela... Read more
