Middle East - Africa News
Religious differences an opportunity for mutual encouragement, Pope tells religious leaders
Pope Benedict XVI met with representatives of inter-religious dialogue groups in Jerusalem on Monday evening, telling them that religious differences... Read more
Pope pays respects to Holocaust victims
In a touching ceremony at the Holocaust Memorial this afternoon, Pope Benedict took another step in his efforts to reach... Read more
The dignity of all must be recognized for peace, Pope stresses in Israel
This afternoon in Jerusalem, Pope Benedict was received by President of Israel Shimon Peres at his residence. After a private... Read more
Benedict XVI blesses cornerstone at Madaba, emphasizes that God is necessary in search for Truth
On Saturday, the Holy Father traveled to the town of Madaba, Jordan where he blessed the cornerstone of the University... Read more
Pope pleads for peace in the Holy Land
"Even though the name Jerusalem means 'city of peace,' it is all too evident that, for decades, peace has tragically... Read more
Visit to Jordan a 'particular joy' for Pope Benedict
Bringing his time in Jordan to a close, Pope Benedict XVI bid the country farewell at the Queen Alia airport... Read more
Pope Benedict visits site of Jesus' baptism
Two new church cornerstones were blessed by Pope Benedict XVI on Sunday evening at the place where the Bible says... Read more
In Jordan, Pope Benedict praises 'prophetic role of women'
Pope Benedict XVI stressed the "prophetic role" of women in God’s plans at a Sunday morning Mass with 20,000 people... Read more
Pope: Muslims and Christians must cultivate reason in ‘faith and truth’
Pope Benedict XVI told Jordanian leaders May 9 gathered at the Al-Hussein Bin Talal mosque that both Muslims and Christians... Read more
Pope encourages Eastern Catholics to give witness
Shouts of “Viva il Papa” and “Benedetto” echoed through the Greek Melkite Cathedral of St. George as Pope Benedict XVI... Read more
Pope Benedict begins his pilgrimage on Mt. Nebo
Standing on the mountain where Moses was shown the Promised Land, Pope Benedict XVI said “It is appropriate that my... Read more
Benedict XVI to give First Communion to 40 Iraqi children in Jordan
During the Papal Mass on May 10 in Amman, Jordan, Pope Benedict XVI will give First Communion to 40 Iraqi... Read more
Pope traveling to Holy Land to promote peace and hope, says nuncio
The Apostolic Nuncio to Israel, Archbishop Antonio Franco, said this week, "My hope is that Benedict XVI’s visit" to the... Read more
Holy Father encourages suffering Jordanians to trust in God
Earlier today Pope Benedict stopped at a rehabilitation center for people with disabilities in Jordan's capital of Amman, where he... Read more
Pope arrives in Jordan, emphasizes peace is possible
Shepherd One touched down at Queen Alia airport on Friday afternoon at 3:00 p.m. as Pope Benedict XVI began his... Read more
Follow Benedict XVI’s trip to the Holy Land with CNA’s special coverage
In conjunction with Pope Benedict XVI’s historic trip to the Holy Land, Catholic News Agency has launched a special web... Read more
Charity official says papal visit to Holy Land an ‘important sign’ amid ‘immense’ problems
A charity official says that Pope Benedict XVI’s visit to the Holy Land is an "important sign" in the "nebulous"... Read more
Pope is coming to pray for peace in Holy Land, says Jerusalem Patriarch
The Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, Archbishop Fouad Twal, said this week that the Church in the Holy Land is awaiting... Read more
Gaza priest: Israel will only grant 80 visas to attend Papal events
Commenting on the number of Catholics from the Gaza Strip who will be allowed to see the Pope during his... Read more
Nuncio in Iraq says no plans for Pope to visit the country
The Apostolic Nuncio to Iraq and Jordan, Archbishop Francis A. Chullikat, told the Italian agency SIR that Pope Benedict XVI... Read more
