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Pope Francis urges release of hostages, aid for polio outbreak in Gaza
The pope appealed for peace in Gaza and for aid to continue and also expressed his closeness to the people... Read more
Catechist kidnapped and murdered in Burkina Faso, West Africa
According to Aid to the Church in Need, catechist Edouard Yougbare was kidnapped Thursday by “terrorists, and his lifeless body... Read more
Pope Francis calls for prayers, sends condolences to Muslims, Christians killed in Burkina Faso
“We pray for the victims of the recent attacks on places of worship in Burkina Faso,” a papal aide read... Read more
More than a dozen killed in attack on Catholics at Mass in Burkina Faso
At least 15 Catholics were killed in an attack during Mass on Sunday in the Burkina Faso village of Essakane... Read more
Missionary priest: ‘Immense’ pastoral work needed amid anti-Christian violence in Burkina Faso
Father Pierre Rouamba told Aid to the Church in Need that his group has been working at “systematically opening doors... Read more
Visit the Burkina Faso street named in honor of Pope Benedict XVI
The thoroughfare in Ouagadougou is known as Pope Benedict XVI Street. Read more
Abducted American religious sister a former leader of her congregation whose heart turned to missionary work
The American religious sister kidnapped in West Africa this week is a former international leader of her congregation, who was... Read more
Missing priest in Burkina Faso found dead
A Catholic priest in Burkina Faso who went missing Tuesday has been found dead in a forest, the local bishop... Read more
Another priest missing in Burkina Faso
A Catholic bishop in Burkina Faso is asking for prayers after the disappearance of another priest, whose vehicle was found... Read more
There were over 800 extremist attacks in West Africa in 2019
Extremist attacks have risen dramatically in Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger, from 180 incidents in 2017 to more than 800... Read more
Burkina Faso bishop: As violence continues, 'nobody is listening'
Following the death of more than a dozen Christians in a church shooting over the weekend, a Burkina Faso bishop... Read more
Pope Francis urges dialogue in face of ongoing jihadist violence in Burkina Faso
Pope Francis urged interreligious dialogue in Burkina Faso Wednesday as ongoing violence by jihadist groups has killed more than 750... Read more
Burkina Faso Jesuit is the first African to win prestigious Ratzinger Prize
A Jesuit priest from Burkina Faso has made history as the first African to win the prestigious Ratzinger Prize, which... Read more
Violence, displacement on the rise in Sahel region of Africa
Catholic Relief Services is warning of increasing violence and displacement in the Sahel— the vast area of western and north-central... Read more
Four more Burkina Faso Catholics killed in new attack
Just one day after six Catholics were murdered by gunmen in Burkina Faso, four more Catholics were shot and killed... Read more
Gunmen kill six during Mass in Burkina Faso
A group of gunmen burned down a Catholic Church during Sunday Mass and killed at least six people, including a... Read more
Baltimore Orioles, CRS send meals to drought-stricken Burkina Faso
The Baltimore Orioles teamed up with Catholic Relief Services last weekend to help feed the hungry in Burkina Faso. Read more
