Middle East - Africa News
Cardinal Pizzaballa visits Holy Family Parish in Gaza days before Christmas
Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, Latin patriarch of Jerusalem, arrived in Gaza City on Dec. 19 for a pastoral visit to Holy... Read more
Jerusalem churches advocate for Gazan children to have cancer treatment in Israel
Here is a roundup of Catholic world news from the past week that you might have missed. Read more
Uganda army confirms arrest of priest over alleged state security threats
According to a statement, Father Deusdedit Ssekabira was arrested in connection with what the military says is “involvement in violent... Read more
Rights group hails release of 100 children abducted from Nigerian Catholic school
Christin Solidarity Worldwide has welcomed the release of 100 school children, who were among 303 children abducted on Nov. 21... Read more
‘Persecuted and thriving’: Catholic priest on resilience of Christians in Nigeria
Father Maurice Emelu, founder of Gratia Vobis Ministries, told EWTN Germany that the faith in Nigeria has the extraordinary ability... Read more
Bethlehem lights Christmas tree again while conflict still echoes nearby
The town of Bethlehem decided to have its Christmas celebrations return, starting with the lighting of the giant Christmas tree... Read more
Youth, migrant workers, and peacekeepers reflect on Pope Leo XIV’s visit to Lebanon
Pope Leo XIV’s Nov. 30 to Dec. 2 trip to Lebanon has left a deep impression across the country and... Read more
DR Congo’s bishops announce construction of national shrine honoring Blessed Anuarite
The president of the National Episcopal Conference of Congo has announced the construction of a shrine dedicated to Blessed Marie-Clémentine... Read more
Nigerian foundation defends Catholic bishop after remarks about Christian genocide
The executive director of The Kukah Centre blamed the media for its inadequate reporting of Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah’s remarks... Read more
Pope Leo XIV lands in Rome after historic first papal trip to Turkey and Lebanon
Pope Leo XIV has concluded the first apostolic journey of his papacy to Turkey and Lebanon Nov. 27 to Dec.... Read more
Brother of Beirut explosion victim speaks ahead of Pope Leo IV’s visit to blast site
Five years after Beirut port tragedy, families look to Pope Leo to keep justice alive as the pontiff prepares to... Read more
Immigrants, converts, and students reflect on Pope Leo’s visit to Istanbul cathedral
Parishioners of the Cathedral of the Holy Spirit in Istanbul welcomed Pope Leo XIV today with profound emotion and vibrant... Read more
Pope Leo denounces ‘might is right’ in address to Turkish authorities
Pope Leo XIV opened his first international trip on Thursday with a sweeping call for unity, renewed dialogue, and a... Read more
Lebanese students prepare for Pope Leo XIV’s historic visit with heartfelt letters
Students from the School of the Apostles in Jounieh, Lebanon, wrote letters to Pope Leo XIV in anticipation of the... Read more
Catholic leaders in South Africa decry escalating school attacks, urge action
Catholic leaders have issued a joint statement condemning the rising wave of violence affecting schools across South Africa. Read more
How the man who became Pope John XXIII helped shape Vatican-Turkey relations
Pope Leo XIV’s journey to Turkey and Lebanon carries significant historical and diplomatic symbolism, harking back to the mission of... Read more
Archbishop says Nigeria could be ‘saddest nation in the world,’ reflects on better days
According to Archbishop Ignatius Ayau Kaigama, the saddest people on earth today might be in Nigeria, owing to poor governance,... Read more
Nigerian priest: Those responsible for killing Christians, Muslims should be held accountable
Nigerian priest Father Mathias Ashinnoitian Adugba told EWTN News that more must be done to hold people accountable for the... Read more
Hundreds of Nigerian students remain captive; Cameroon archbishop warns of church closures
In Nigeria, 265 students from a Catholic school remain captive after being kidnapped last week while an archbishop in Cameroon... Read more
As Pope Leo XIV’s visit to Turkey nears, anticipation grows among local communities
Excitement is building across Turkey’s Christian and wider faith communities ahead of Pope XIV’s historic visit this week. Read more
