Middle East - Africa News
Bishops in Zimbabwe call for new constitution to end crisis
The Catholic bishops of Zimbabwe issued a pastoral letter on Palm Sunday, calling for a new constitution that will help... Read more
Murder of Iraqi sisters stokes fear of Christians, archbishop says
Archbishop Louis Sako of Kirkuk, in northern Iraq, has described how the murder of two elderly Catholic sisters has shocked... Read more
Elderly nuns attacked, killed in their home in Iraq
Two octogenarian Chaldean Catholic religious sisters are being mourned after being attacked in their home in the Iraqi city of... Read more
Archbishop calls on Zimbabweans to protest Mugabe govt.
Archbishop Pius Ncube of Bulawayo says he is ready to lead a national campaign of peaceful resistance to force President... Read more
“Zimbabwe needs your prayers more than ever,” African priest tells ACN
Father Joaquín Alliende, the international ecclesiastical assistant of Catholic charity, Aid to the Church in Need (ACN), is asking all... Read more
Catholic bishop urges South Africa to take political action to ease situation in Zimbabwe
The top Catholic archbishop of Zimbabwe is calling on South Africa to impose political pressures on President Robert Mugabe’s government,... Read more
Ghanan Priest killed by unknown assailants in Nairobi
Father Martin Addai, a member of the Missionaries of Africa and a citizen of Ghana, was killed by unknown assailants... Read more
Top Islam expert says internal struggle in Muslim countries will make the difference
The future of Christians in the Middle East and the creation of a society in which Muslims, Christians, and Jews... Read more
German cardinal says Holy Land should not become ‘living museum’
The president of the German Bishops Conference said the Holy Land must not become “a living museum of Christianity.” Read more
Pakistani Catholic bishop says Islamic radicals are aiming for him
Bishop Joseph Coutts, the Bishop of Faisalabad says that he is in the sites of Muslim extremists due to his... Read more
In preparation for upcoming General Synod, Special Council for Africa meets in Rome
The Special Council for Africa of the General Secretariat of the Synod of Bishops met in Rome on February 15... Read more
French Monks to return to Algeria a decade after slaying
A group of Trappist monks have plans to return to Algeria, following an 11-year absence, to establish a new community.... Read more
Christians in Holy Land must fast, grow in love throughout Lent, says Latin Patriarch
The Latin patriarch of Jerusalem, Michel Sabbah, said Lent reminds Christians in the Holy Land that military occupation, the limitation... Read more
Church in Africa ponders future, reflects on past
The Church in Africa reflected on its last 50 years and pondered where it is headed at a three-day international... Read more
Bishop says Turkey should promote pluralism and respect for minorities
“In order to counter nationalist ambitions, Turkey must continue its journey towards a democratic process that will admit of pluralism... Read more
Lebanese Catholics and Muslims honor slain Hariri, rally against Syria
Around 300,000 Lebanese gathered in Beirut’s Martyrs Square yesterday to honor Rafik al-Hariri, the former premier who was killed two... Read more
Archbishop of Paris pays visit to Yad Vashem
Archbishop André Vingt-Trois of Paris is leading more than 600 French pilgrims, including clergymen, theologians, pilgrimage tour operators and journalists,... Read more
Vatican addresses “serious anti-Christian attack” in Lebanon
Both Pope Benedict XVI and his Secretary of State, Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone, have addressed a Tuesday morning bomb attack in... Read more
Bishops identify national priorities in Congo
The Catholic bishops of Congo issued a powerful statement at the end of their episcopal meeting, identifying priorities for recently... Read more
Condoms not the answer for Zambian pandemic, AIDS-fighting nun says
Preaching chastity and fidelity are “the only way” to tackle an AIDS pandemic sweeping Zambia, according to a nun who... Read more
