Middle East - Africa News
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
Child soldiers still a problem in African nation
According to a report offered yesterday by the Save the Children humanitarian organization, at least 1,500 child soldiers are still... Read more
Cardinal Ruini celebrates memorial Mass for murdered priest in Turkey
The President of the Italian Conference of Catholic Bishops celebrated a memorial Mass in Trabzon, Turkey, today for an Italian... Read more
Franciscans build homes to help Christians stay in Holy Land
The Franciscan Custodians of the Holy Land are hoping to stem the exodus of Christians from the Holy Land with... Read more
Sudanese cardinal calls on government to protect human rights
The Archbishop of Khartoum in the Sudan, Cardinal Gabriel Zubeir Wako, has called on the Sudanese government to defend and... Read more
2006 World Meeting of Families still having an impact in Africa
Several African dioceses are organizing congresses in which families that participated in the 5th World Meeting of Families in Valencia... Read more
Magazine for Christians in Muslim countries launched with U.N. panel discussion
The publication of an international journal in the United States to support small Christian communities living in predominantly Muslim countries... Read more
Pope calls for peace in Lebanon and Gaza
After praying the Angelus with thousands of faithful gathered in St. Peter's Square, the Pope launched an appeal for peace... Read more
Sudanese authorities “not serious” about peace plan, Bishop says
Speaking this week to representatives of Aid to the Church in Need, Bishop Daniel Kur Adwok, Auxiliary Bishop of Khartoum... Read more
African bishops take a look back and set plan for the future at evangelization congress
In preparation for a second Synod of Africa, the Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM) held a... Read more
Religious persecution growing worldwide, watchdogs say
Religious rights group have underlined that religious persecution is on the rise worldwide and especially in Islamic countries. On Religious... Read more
