Middle East - Africa News
South Africa’s Catholic bishops voice ‘grave misgivings’ about proposed media restrictions
Media restrictions proposed with the stated intention of protecting the public good are causes for “serious concerns,” the Southern African... Read more
Iraqi archbishop warns minorities could be 'scapegoats' after US withdrawal
Civil war could be on the horizon in Iraq, according to a high-ranking Catholic prelate in the country. Minorities, including... Read more
Salesians in Pakistan assisting 150,000 impacted by flooding
The press office for the Salesians reported this week that the congregation is helping more than 150,000 people in Pakistan... Read more
Pakistani officials 'overwhelmed' in efforts to feed refugees, provide shelter
As Pakistani citizens and government officials attempt to cope with the worst flooding in the country's history, many survivors of... Read more
Bridge-building bishop works for peace in Africa
In the Democratic Republic of the Congo, formerly known as Zaire, Bishop Nicolas Djomo is a bridge builder. Whenever the... Read more
Iraqi bishop urges peace after withdrawal of US troops
In an interview given to Vatican Radio as the last American combat brigade leaves Iraq, Auxiliary Bishop of Baghdad, Shlemon... Read more
First liturgy in 88 years celebrated at Turkish monastery
Last Sunday, Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople Bartholomew I presided over the first liturgical celebration at the Turkish monastery of Sumela... Read more
Middle East broadcaster plans special coverage to honor Mother Teresa’s birthday
Télé Lumière and Noursat, the only Catholic television and satellite network broadcast from the Middle East, has announced it will... Read more
After referendum, Kenyan bishops urge reform for ‘flawed’ aspects of new constitution
Responding to voters’ approval of a new constitution, the Catholic bishops of Kenya professed respect for the outcome but urged... Read more
Pope remembers victims of Congo river ferry tragedy
Pope Benedict XVI asked God to welcome the dead and comfort the living after a tragic boat accident occurred in... Read more
Caritas facing 'massive' difficulty in helping Pakistani flood victims
The international Catholic charity Caritas is reporting that relief efforts for flood victims in Pakistan are being hampered by high... Read more
On anniversary of anti-Christian attacks, thousands march in Pakistan
Over 2,000 people took part in a march in Pakistan to mark the first anniversary of some of the country’s... Read more
Jerusalem Catholic Patriarch profoundly resents city's gay pride parade
A "gay pride" parade held in Jerusalem last week was met with "profound resentment" by the Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem... Read more
Baghdad bishop dies after lifetime of serving the Church
Auxiliary Bishop Andraos Abouna of Baghdad died Tuesday morning in a hospital in Erbil, the capital of Kurdish northern Iraq.... Read more
Pope creates new diocese for Malawi, bishop calls it 'moment of grace'
Pope Benedict XVI officially erected a new diocese in the African nation of Malawi on Wednesday. According to the bishop... Read more
Bishop Gassis working for peace in Sudan as crucial vote nears
As the war-torn country of Sudan moves past its recent elections and towards a crucial vote that will decide if the... Read more
Ugandan archbishop: Bombers do not value sanctity of human life
Archbishop of Kampala Cyprian Kizto Lwanga conveyed Pope Benedict's prayers as he sent his own condolences to the people of... Read more
Church missions institute proposes possibility of WYD in Africa
Following the success of the first World Cup in Africa, an internationally-active Catholic missions organization is imagining the possibility of... Read more
First Christian radio station to act as 'bridge' for Holy Land
Last week, Vatican Radio announced that the first Christian radio station in the Holy Land would be on air by... Read more
World Cup built African unity and self-confidence, says Cardinal Napier
Interviewed by Vatican Radio on the significance of World Cup, Cardinal Wilfrid Fox Napier of Durban, South Africa said that the... Read more
