Middle East - Africa News
Nearly 150 Catholic priests kidnapped across Nigeria in past decade, at least 11 killed
A report published March 12 by Agenzia Fides shows that of the 145 Catholic priests kidnapped in Nigeria between 2015... Read more
Syrian patriarchs condemn massacres as sectarian violence escalates on Syria’s coast
In a joint statement issued March 8, the patriarchs of Syria condemned acts that threaten civil peace and denounced the... Read more
Caritas Internationalis warns violence in Democratic Republic of Congo may become regional
At the 58th regular session of the U.N. Human Rights Council, Caritas Internationalis highlighted the widespread effects of the conflict... Read more
Christians in Gaza: ‘The ceasefire has made the situation even worse’
Here are some of the major stories about the Church around the world that you may have missed over the... Read more
Nigerian diocese pays tribute to priest who was murdered on Ash Wednesday
According to the information provided by the Diocese of Kafanchan, Okechukwu was kidnapped from his residence at about 9:15 p.m.... Read more
EWTN News documentary chronicles Iraq’s Christian history and ISIS impact
Persecuted Christians in Iraq: An EWTN News Special” delves into the roots of Christianity in Iraq and its history dating... Read more
Catholic priests, religious brother attacked at Mozambique archdiocesan training center
An attack on the Nazaré Training Center in Mozambique’s Archdiocese of Beira on Sunday left two priests and a religious... Read more
Patriarch of Jerusalem discusses Holy Land at screening of film on Palestinian Christians
The film “Via Dolorosa” depicts the Christian presence in Palestine and is narrated through the eyes of Christians there, capturing... Read more
Locals call for prayer as 70 bodies found in Democratic Republic of Congo church after attack
Local sources contacted by Aid to the Church in Need said the killings took place between Feb. 12 and Feb.... Read more
Bishops in South Africa urge racial healing as Trump condemns country’s land policy
The Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference has called for “racial reconciliation” in response to ongoing tension between South Africa and... Read more
Democratic Republic of Congo bishops stress need for ceasefire, dialogue, and human dignity
Leaders of the Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar have appealed for action for victims of violence in... Read more
German theologian and journalist explores the legacy of Iraq’s Christians
German theologian and journalist Matthias Kopp was in Iraq this week to present his new book, “The Christian Legacy in... Read more
St. Josephine Bakhita’s feast day marks anti-human trafficking campaign launch in Africa
The campaign, which begins on Feb. 8, the feast day of St. Josephine Bakhita, is designated for prayer and awareness... Read more
As fighting rages on in Eastern DR Congo, Catholic charity steps up humanitarian response
In a Jan. 29 report, the Catholic Agency for Overseas Development urged the international community to acknowledge the crisis in... Read more
Journalists in Nigeria urged to speak up, expose all forms of Christian persecution
A priest in the Awka Diocese in Nigeria has encouraged journalists to expose Christian persecution, which is at its highest... Read more
Vatican’s first envoy to postwar Syria sees a nation with ‘a desire for life’
The occasion marked the conclusion of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity and the feast of the Conversion of... Read more
PHOTOS: Challenges and triumphs: The custos of the Holy Land reflects on 9 years
As he gets ready to retire, Father Francesco Patton talks to CNA about his years leading the Custody of the... Read more
Catholic bishops appeal for calm ahead of Benin’s 2026 elections
In a statement issued Jan. 10, Benin’s Catholic bishops said that diversity in opinions should be a “source of strength”... Read more
Cardinal Pizzaballa on truce between Israel and Hamas: ‘It was absolutely necessary’
Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa said that in the Holy Land “people are happy because this war has worn us down, exhausted... Read more
Israel and Hamas agree to ceasefire deal in Gaza, includes hostage release
Brokered by the United States, Qatar, and Egypt after 15 months of war, the agreement could be implemented as early... Read more
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