Middle East - Africa News
Pope arrives in Benin to help chart future of Church in Africa
Pope Benedict XVI arrived in Benin at the beginning of a three-day trip where he will unveil his blueprint on... Read more
Imprisoned Pakistan Christians facing discrimination
Pakistan’s Christians face a “particularly perilous” situation in prisons and suffer severe discrimination, a local Catholic lawyer says. Read more
On anniversary of cathedral massacre, 42 Iraqis remembered as martyrs
On the first anniversary of the massacre at Baghdad’s Our Lady of Salvation Cathedral, the 42 worshipers killed were remembered... Read more
Vatican voices hope for Libya after Ghadafi's death
After Moammar Ghadafi's death, Libya must chart a new course based on human dignity and the rule of law, the... Read more
Kenyan archbishop backs military action against Somali militia
The Catholic Archbishop of Mombassa has supported Kenyan military efforts to counter the Al-Shabaab militia in Somalia, but he advises... Read more
Patriarch asks Egyptian Christians to pray and persevere
Egypt's Coptic Catholic Patriarch Antonios Naguib has encouraged his flock to “persevere in hardship” and “keep praying,” after the violence... Read more
Possible arson destroys Malawi bishops’ headquarters
An arsonist may have started a fire that destroyed the offices of the Malawi Catholic bishops’ conference. Read more
Support grows as condemned Iranian pastor awaits sentence
A Washington, D.C.-based human rights organization has clarified that the life of Iranian Christian pastor Yousef Nadarkhani remains in the... Read more
Egypt riots reveal brutal reality behind 'Arab Spring'
An Egyptian political scientist says the latest violence against Coptic Christians shows a harsh reality behind the “Arab Spring,” including... Read more
Saudi police detain soccer player for showing tattoo of Christ
Saudi Arabia’s religious police detained a Colombian soccer player at a shopping mall on Oct. 7 for not covering up... Read more
Egyptian church mourns riot deaths, blames 'infiltrators' for violence
Egypt's Coptic Orthodox Church has declared three days of fasting and mourning after a demonstration turned violent and led to... Read more
Catholic Church responds to Horn of Africa crisis
The Catholic Church has announced a range of humanitarian initiatives to help alleviate the consequences of drought, hunger and armed... Read more
Windmill brings life to Kenyan village
Mixed with the braying of livestock and the welcome laughter of children, a new sound swirls above the village of... Read more
Malawi political tensions include campaign against Catholic bishop
The president of Malawi and his allies, in the midst of corruption, economic crisis, and a narrowing of civil liberties,... Read more
Jerusalem bishop says peace will come from God, not politicians
A Catholic bishop in the Holy Land has called for prayers for peace as tension and violence increase ahead of... Read more
South Africans celebrate launch of Catholic radio station
The Catholic community in South Africa is celebrating the news that after 11 years, Catholic station Radio Veritas has been... Read more
Catholic refugee agency calls for end to Sinai hostage situation
A leading Catholic charity is urging the upcoming Egyptian government to help free several hundred hostages being held captive by... Read more
Uganda's economic woes threaten to stunt growing seminaries
Rampant inflation and other severe economic troubles are threatening to close seminaries in Uganda, despite the growing number of priestly... Read more
Cautious optimism offered for future of Catholics in Libya
Early evidence suggests that the Catholic Church in Libya may fare no worse under a new rebel-led regime than it... Read more
Three receive death sentence in Kenya for Irish priest’s murder
Three men have been sentenced to death for the 2009 murder of Fr. Gerry Roche, an Irish priest working in... Read more
