Middle East - Africa News
UNICEF: CAR is most dangerous country for children
Despite last month’s peace agreement between the Central African Republic government and rebel factions, the country’s citizens, especially children, continue... Read more
Catholic missionaries, aid workers among victims of Ethiopian plane crash
Pope Francis is offering prayers for the 157 people killed in an Ethiopian Airlines plane crash Sunday, which include a... Read more
Bishop objects to death sentence for Filipino woman in Saudi Arabia
A bishop in the Philippines is speaking out against the death penalty of a Filipino woman who has been condemned... Read more
South Sudan's bishops fear peace treaty will fail
A peace agreement between the South Sudanese government and opposition leaders is bound to fail, because root problems have not... Read more
With Buhari poised to win re-election, Nigerian bishops continue call for credibility
Nigeria is in the midst of counting votes cast in a contentious general election, and Catholic bishops are urging the... Read more
Victims of Liberia gold mine collapse receive prayers from pope
Pope Francis offered his condolences Thursday to those affected by a mudslide at a gold mine in Liberia earlier this... Read more
Nigerian Catholics brave persecution to remain steadfast in faith
Despite the constant threat of violence from Boko Haram terrorists, Catholics in Nigeria remain faithful to the Gospel, trusting God... Read more
With Nigerian elections postponed, Catholic leaders stress peace
Catholic leaders have voiced disappointment at a last-minute delay in Nigerian elections, but called for Christians to remain peaceful and... Read more
Aid agencies highlight Christian persecution on anniversary of 'Coptic Martyrs'
Four years after the so-called Islamic State released a propaganda video showing the beheading of 21 abducted Coptic Christians in... Read more
As general elections near, Nigeria's bishops call for peace
In the face of Nigeria’s ongoing violence and political tensions, the country's bishops have promoted a fair and faith-filled electoral... Read more
Central African Republic reaches peace deal with rebel groups
The Central African Republic government has signed a peace deal with more than a dozen armed groups this week. Read more
Ghanaian bishops condemn election-related violence
The Catholic bishops of Ghana are condemning the actions of those involved in a violent incident during a Jan. 31... Read more
Seek Christ and his humble love, Pope Francis exhorts Catholics in UAE
Preaching on the Beatitudes during his visit to the United Arab Emirates on Tuesday, Pope Francis called on those present... Read more
CRS steps up as millions in Ethiopia displaced by flooding, ethnic violence
With millions of Ethiopians forced out of their homes, Catholic Relief Services is working with the local Catholic Church to... Read more
Pope Francis signs peace declaration on ‘Human Fraternity’ with Grand Imam
Catholics, Muslims and all who believe in God must work together to build a culture of love, peace and human... Read more
Evangelizing Arabia: Parish life in Abu Dhabi
On Tuesday, Pope Francis will visit St. Joseph’s Cathedral in Abu Dhabi -- one of two total Catholic churches for... Read more
Justice and peace are inseparable, Pope Francis says in UAE
In an interreligious meeting in Abu Dhabi Monday, Pope Francis said that for peace to flourish among religions, there must... Read more
Rebuilding broken hearts: A Syrian sister’s prayer for her country
As the people of Syria work to rebuild the cities, hospitals, homes, and schools that were destroyed through years of... Read more
Court dismisses challenge to Asia Bibi blasphemy acquittal
A petition to overturn last year’s acquittal of blasphemy charges against Catholic wife and mother Asia Bibi was dismissed by... Read more
Lebanese man finds hand of Providence in mystical experience
Raymond Nader had spent years searching for the meaning of life, when during a moment of prayer in an old... Read more
