Middle East - Africa News
One week after regime change, Syrian church bells ring out in hope
This past Sunday, churches in Syria witnessed a remarkable surge in attendees across cities and towns as people gathered to... Read more
Pope Francis appoints new auxiliary bishop for Jordan and the titular see of Siminia
Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, OFM, expressed his gratitude to Pope Francis for Father Iyad Twal’s appointments. Read more
Heads of Christian churches in Holy Land call for end of war in Gaza in Christmas message
Invoking the spirit of Christmas, leaders of Catholic, Greek Orthodox, Syriac, Armenian, and other churches gave thanks to God for... Read more
Bethlehem’s ‘Milk Grotto’: A pilgrimage site of hope for families seeking miracles
The Milk Grotto has long been a favored pilgrimage site for women and families seeking the blessing of a child... Read more
African bishop exhorts Catholic journalists to uphold standards
The 70th anniversary of Angola’s Catholic Radio was the occasion of a bracing plea for Catholic journalistic integrity by Bishop... Read more
Church leaders express ‘hope’ that Syrian regime will respect Christian communities
Rebel forces met with bishops in Aleppo “immediately” after capturing the city, “assuring them that they would respect the various... Read more
Lebanese Christians celebrate Assad’s fall, see it as justice for years of oppression
In the wake of the Assad regime’s fall in Syria, the streets of Lebanon were alive with celebration as church... Read more
A new dawn for Syria? Bishop Jallouf highlights Christians as pillars of reconstruction
Bishop Hanna Jallouf, the apostolic vicar of Aleppo and head of the Latin Church in Syria, shared his reflections on... Read more
Cardinal Pizzaballa: Pope Francis calls Holy Family Church in Gaza every day
In a press conference on Dec. 6, the Latin patriarch of Jerusalem said Pope Francis is known by the children... Read more
Catholic bishop in Sudan seriously injured in assault by Rapid Forces
Bishop Yunan Tombe Trille Kuku Andali fell into the hands of the paramilitary force while he was traveling to the... Read more
Iraqi Christian youth voice their views on the Church and their future
A survey conducted between 2022 and 2024 by ACI MENA revealed young Iraqi Christians’ views of the Church and of... Read more
Franciscan monastery in Aleppo attacked; friars call for peace
A statement released by the Franciscan order said a missile strike from a warplane hit the monastery, destroying one of... Read more
As Aleppo’s Christians face new ordeal, Church leaders call for courage and faith
Christians face new challenges as Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham, a militant faction affiliated with extremist groups, launched its largest operation in... Read more
PHOTOS: Holy Land Christians begin another Advent in the midst of war
This past weekend, the people in Bethlehem welcomed the friars of the Custody of the Holy Land, led by the... Read more
Vandals target Nativity scene in Lebanon
A gun was placed near a Nativity scene in the town of Faraya, in the Keserwan District of Mount Lebanon,... Read more
Proposed amendments to Iraqi law undermine women’s dignity, human rights expert says
Iraqi Christians push for Personal Status Law amid controversial amendments related to child marriage, divorce rights, and child custody. Read more
Virtually no aid has reached Gaza for over 40 days, CRS says
A nearly two-month blockage of supplies into parts of northern Gaza amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas war is hampering the aid... Read more
Oldest Catholic priest in Nigeria dies at 104
Father Thomas Oleghe, the oldest priest in Nigeria has passed away at the age of 104. Read more
“We are in trouble”: Catholic priests lament another jihadist group making inroads in Nigeria
Two Catholic priests from Nigeria have expressed grave concern about the worsening security situation in the West African nation. Read more
The Assyrian-Catholic bond: a model of unity despite differences
Mar Awa III of the Assyrian Church of the East called Francis’ decision to include St. Isaac of Nineveh in... Read more
