Middle East - Africa News
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
Ahead of Pope Leo XIV’s historic visit, Lebanese recall past papal trips
Lebanese Christians reflect on past papal visits as country awaits Pope Leo XIV’s visit. Read more
Armed attackers kidnap children from Catholic elementary school in Nigeria
The Diocese of Kontagora in Nigeria described the Friday kidnapping of children and staff at St. Mary’s Catholic schools as... Read more
Nigeria ‘no longer safe for children,’ Catholic bishop says after abduction of 25 girls
Bishop Bulus Yohana Dauwa has raised concern about the safety of children in the West African country following the Nov.... Read more
‘The pope is traveling to a wounded country,’ Lebanese priest says
The upcoming visit of Pope Leo XIV to Lebanon comes as a new wave of Israeli bombings have shaken several... Read more
Lebanese Catholics abroad await Pope Leo XIV’s visit to their homeland with hope
Members of the Lebanese Catholic diaspora hope the new pontiff will continue his papal predecessors’ solidarity with the Middle East’s... Read more
Tanzania bishop urges respect for life amid reports of thousands killed post-election
Bishop Stephano Lameck Musomba underscored the need to uphold justice and due process when handling individuals suspected of any criminal... Read more
Cardinal sounds alarm on ‘unprecedented’ crisis in Sudan, South Sudan
Cardinal Stephen Ameyu urged Catholic leaders to strengthen unity and foster nonviolence as the Church responds to the plight of... Read more
Mass celebrated again at ancient St. Maron’s Shrine in Syria after 15-year silence
A pilgrimage to St. Maron in the village of Brad, northwest of Aleppo, was organized by the Maronite Scouts and... Read more
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