Middle East - Africa News
Despite incessant attacks, Nigerian Catholics keep their faith
Attacks by groups of Islamist militia variously called “herdsmen,” “bandits,” or “unknown gunmen” increasingly victimize farming towns in Nigeria. Read more
Iraqi government must support Christians, Chaldean Catholic patriarch says
Chaldean Catholic Patriarch Cardinal Louis Sako warned that if the government doesn’t change its policies it could spell the end... Read more
What it is like to be a Catholic priest in Qatar
When Father Charbel Mhanna needs to acquire altar wine for Mass, he must use a special card issued by the... Read more
The Worldwide Women’s Rosary is coming to the United Arab Emirates
Women from all over the world will join together Dec. 8 for the public recitation of a rosary to Our... Read more
Why Catholics and Orthodox might once again celebrate Easter on the same date
The spiritual leader of the world’s Eastern Orthodox Christians has come out in support of finding a common date to... Read more
Bell rings out from Catholic cathedral in Mosul for the first time since ISIS occupation
A church bell that was kept hidden by a Muslim family during the Islamic State’s occupation of Mosul rang out... Read more
Hate crimes against Christians on the rise in Europe, report says
The Observatory for the Intolerance and Discrimination Against Christians in Europe documented more than 500 anti-Christian hate crimes in 2021. Read more
Analysis: A divided island faces uncertain future after death of Cyprus Orthodox archbishop
Archbishop Chrysostomos II died on Monday at age 81. Who will be able to collect the legacy of the head... Read more
Pope Francis: ‘We have to keep fighting for women’s equality’
Returning from Bahrain, the pope was asked if he supports the efforts of women and young people in Iran to... Read more
Pope Francis tells Catholics on the Arabian Peninsula to be bold in proclaiming the Gospel
Sacred Heart Catholic Church — built in 1939 in Manama, Bahrain — was the first Catholic Church in the Persian... Read more
Pope Francis to youth in Bahrain: ‘The Church needs you!’
The pope’s historic trip to Bahrain continued Sunday with a meeting with young people at a Catholic school. Read more
Catholics travel from Saudi Arabia to attend Pope Francis’ stadium Mass in Bahrain
Pope Francis offered the first public papal Mass in the Kingdom of Bahrain, a Muslim-majority island country in the Persian... Read more
Pope Francis calls for restoring Christian unity during Bahrain visit
The Holy Father addressed Christian leaders Friday at the Ecumenical Meeting and Prayer for Peace at the Cathedral of Our... Read more
Pope Francis urges Muslim-Catholic collaboration for peace during visit to Gulf kingdom of Bahrain
Pope Francis met with Muslim leaders in the Gulf kingdom of Bahrain on Friday, saying Catholics and Muslims alike are... Read more
Pope Francis calls for end of death penalty during Bahrain visit
The pope made his comments Thursday during his meeting at the Sakhir Royal Palace amid his Nov. 3–6 apostolic journey... Read more
Pope Francis becomes first pope to visit Bahrain
Pope Francis landed in the Kingdom of Bahrain Thursday, becoming the first pope to visit the Muslim island nation located... Read more
Iraqi archbishop calls for courageous dialogue among religions, end to violent persecution
Addressing the Group of Twenty’s first-ever forum on religion on Nov. 2, Archbishop Bashar Warda drove home the need for... Read more
Dozens of Catholic villagers reportedly killed in Central Nigeria raid
The state police commissioner says no more than 10 people were slain, but a county official claims more than 70... Read more
Cameroonian diocese urges prayers of thanksgiving for release of captives
The Diocese of Mamfe has directed that prayers of thanksgiving be said for the release on Saturday of nine people... Read more
How the economic crisis is transforming the Christian population in Lebanon
Christians, like all Lebanese, today face rising unemployment, bank withdrawal limits, the suspension of international payments, electricity, water, and internet... Read more
