Middle East - Africa News
Concerns voiced that Middle East Synod was misunderstood by Muslims
The Vatican’s 2010 meeting for the Middle East has been misunderstood by many in the region as calling for a... Read more
Egyptian Christians worry about possible radical Islamic takeover
Protesters flooded the streets of Cairo on Feb. 4, aiming to make the tenth day of Egypt's popular uprising into... Read more
As Egypt protests continue, Cairo patriarch concerned about rise of a ‘religious state’
The head of Egypt’s tiny Catholic minority is urging a return to order in the country after 11 days of... Read more
Catholic bishop urges prayer to prevent civil war in Egypt
Coptic Catholic Bishop Youhannes Ezzat Zakaria Badir of Luxor-Tebe in Egypt said that since the outbreak of massive protests in... Read more
Church leaders in Egypt see signs of new unity among Christians and Muslims
As massive demonstrations moved into their second week in Cairo — with more than 250,000 protesters filling the streets demanding... Read more
Plans for new hospital, university offer hope to Catholics in Iraq
An archbishop in Iraq is calling plans for a new Catholic hospital and university in the country “symbols of hope”... Read more
Top Church leader calls for 'silent majority' to oppose radical Islam in Pakistan
Pakistan's top Catholic leader, Archbishop Lawrence J. Saldanha of Lahore, says it is time for the "silent majority" to speak... Read more
Beneath turmoil in the Middle East, signs of new movement for Muslim renewal
Recent political turmoil in the Islamic strongholds of Egypt and Tunisia, along with continuing attacks on Christians throughout the Middle... Read more
'You are a sign of hope,' Pope tells Ethiopian seminarians
Pope Benedict met with seminarians from Ethiopia on Jan. 31, encouraging them to continue in their path toward “sanctity.” Read more
Report: Terrorists plot murder of Catholic Pakistani government minister
Terrorist groups in Pakistan are planning to assassinate Shahbaz Bhatti, Pakistan’s federal minister for religious minorities, because of his opposition... Read more
South Africa's Catholics praying for ill Nelson Mandela
Former South African president Nelson Mandela is in the prayers of the country's Catholic Church following his hospitalization for a... Read more
High stakes and hopes for Egypt's Christians in historic protests
As clashes between anti-government protesters and Egyptian police intensified on Jan. 28, some Coptic Orthodox Christians disregarded their church's call... Read more
Vote counts predict new 'Republic of South Sudan' in July 2011
Preliminary results of a recent referendum indicate that Sudan's southern region is on track to become Africa's newest country. It... Read more
Iraqi bishop calls for international aid in response to massacre of Christians
Auxiliary Bishop Shlemon Warduni of Baghdad, Iraq is calling for the international community to continue offering assistance to Christians in... Read more
After Ivory Coast talks fail, military action among disquieting options
The failure of mediation in an electoral dispute in Ivory Coast could result in military action. Read more
Trappist monk who survived Algeria massacre prays for conversion of assassins
Brother Jean Pierre Schumacher is one of two monks who escaped death in the massacre of Thibirine, Algeria in 1996.... Read more
St. Anthony of Egypt's monastic legacy remembered Jan. 17
On his Jan. 17 feast day, both Eastern and Western Catholics will celebrate the life and legacy of St. Anthony... Read more
Prayer and patience bearing fruit in Sudan independence vote
Residents of Southern Sudan, which is expected to become Africa's newest country, are expressing gratitude for the peace that has... Read more
Palestinians returning to Gaza, but area still 'crying' for peace, bishops say
A special delegation of bishops from Western nations has pledged action for the most pressing need in the Holy Land:... Read more
Darfur bishop: Humanitarian troubles, persecution could follow Sudan independence vote
With independence very likely in south Sudan, one Sudanese bishop is looking to the future. He warns of the possibility... Read more
