Middle East - Africa News
Bishops cautiously hopeful as South Sudan declares permanent ceasefire
More than four-and-a-half years after a devastating civil war broke out in the world’s youngest country, a permanent ceasefire has... Read more
Pakistan's cardinal-elect warns of growing extremism in his country
Ahead of tomorrow’s Vatican consistory, Pakistani Archbishop Joseph Coutts sees his upcoming elevation to the rank of cardinal as a... Read more
At least 86 dead in clashes between farmers, herders in Nigeria
More than 80 people were killed over the weekend in clashes between farmers and herders in Nigeria's central Plateau State. Read more
Religious sister from Iraq again denied entry to UK
Sister Ban Madleen, a Dominican sister from Iraq who had to flee ISIS, has once again been denied entry to... Read more
Catholic input ‘ignored’ in Uganda’s new sex-ed program, bishops say
A new sex-education program created by the government of Uganda will be rejected by Christian schools unless considerable revisions are... Read more
As Zimbabwe election approaches, Christian leaders stress peace, civility
Christian leaders in Zimbabwe are stressing the need for civility and a peaceful transition as the country prepares for a... Read more
Boko Haram burns Catholic building previously destroyed by Boko Haram
A Catholic catechetical building was damaged by Boko Haram militants during an attack Monday on a village in northwestern Nigeria. Read more
Millions travel to basilica shrine for Uganda Martyrs' Day
They came by plane, by bus, and even on foot: pilgrims traveled thousands of miles to Uganda's Catholic shrine for... Read more
German, African bishops affirm continued need to evangelize
During a meeting last month between representatives of the bishops of Africa and Germany discussing integral human development, both groups... Read more
UN contraception campaign 'undermines' Rohingya refugees
A United Nations-led campaign to provide contraception to Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh camps fails to show respect for the views... Read more
Syrian priest: International community is key to lasting peace
The key to ending Syria’s ongoing conflict lies not with the local people, but with the leaders of the international... Read more
Calls for beatification of English missionary to Zimbabwe
A group devoted to John Bradburne, a lay missionary to what is now Zimbabwe in the 1970s, is raising money... Read more
Catholic priest in DRC quarantined as Ebola outbreak continues
A Catholic priest has contracted the Ebola virus in the Democratic Republic of Congo amid a continuing outbreak that began... Read more
Nationwide protests in Nigeria ask government to improve church security
Catholics from across Nigeria participated in peaceful protests on Tuesday, calling for greater government protection following a recent attack at... Read more
How Catholic Relief Services is helping amid DRC Ebola outbreak
After 26 confirmed deaths have been attributed to the Ebola virus in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Catholic Relief Services... Read more
Nigeria's bishops call for processions to honor those killed in church attack
Nigeria’s Catholic bishops have called on each of the nation’s dioceses to organize peaceful processions May 22 in solidarity with... Read more
Report promoting abortion in developing nations denounced as 'grotesque'
A report calling for access to contraception and abortion in the developing world is an example of ideological colonization and... Read more
Nigerian clergy condemn passivity of security forces in wake of attack
In the wake of an attack that left two priests and 17 worshippers dead, Nigerian clergy are condemning the passivity... Read more
Central African Republic church attack kills 15, including priest
Gunmen killed at least 15 people, including a priest, and left dozens more wounded, in an attack on a Catholic... Read more
Congolese bishop shares struggles of priests who do not have enough to eat
As poverty continues to grow in the Republic of the Congo, a local bishop is concerned that his priests do... Read more
