Middle East - Africa News
Over 70 Christians killed, 20 medical students kidnapped in recent Nigeria violence
The attacks have renewed calls from religious freedom advocates that the U.S. Department of State designate Nigeria a “country of... Read more
Catholic bishops in Nigeria condemn liturgical abuses, call for immediate reforms
Bishops expressed concern about a rising trend of deviations from established liturgical norms, warning that such practices are a source... Read more
Pakistan: One year later, Jaranwala Christians await justice
One year after the Jaranwala riots, Christian communities in Pakistan still face injustice and persecution under the country’s controversial blasphemy... Read more
Catholics in war-torn Syria doing their best to ‘live in peace’
Archbishop Denys Chahda said that many basic services and guarantees still need to be improved so that Syrians can have... Read more
Catholic diocese in Nigeria condemns brutal assault on priest by military
The Diocese of Wukari in Nigeria has condemned an attack on All Saints Catholic Church Ikyaior by the Nigerian military... Read more
A special prayer for peace in the Holy Land on the feast of the Assumption of Mary
Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, Latin patriarch of Jerusalem, said that “these days seem to be important” in order to change the... Read more
Garbage landslide kills nearly two dozen people in Uganda
The 36-acre garbage dump known as Kiteezi is the only one serving the whole of the Ugandan capital, a city... Read more
South African bishop decries government inaction on alleged ISIS operations
Bishop Sithembele Sipuka said the group is destructive based on its activities in Mozambique and Nigeria. Read more
Lebanon is on the brink of war: Where do the country’s Christians stand?
Christians are collectively refusing to support a war that could further devastate an already struggling country. Read more
Catholic bishops, Church leaders in Africa laud ACI Africa ahead of its 5th anniversary
Church leaders and groups throughout Africa extended their congratulations to ACI Africa, a service of EWTN News based in Nairobi,... Read more
Iraqi priest recounts night of exodus, ISIS invasion a decade later
For Father Martin Banni, pastor of St. Korkis Chaldean Church in Karamlesh, Iraq, the memories of Aug. 6, 2014, remain... Read more
Maronite Church in Lebanon celebrates beatification of 17th-century scholar and patriarch
An estimated 7,000 people gathered on Aug. 2 in Bkerké, Lebanon, to celebrate the beatification of Patriarch Estephan Douaihy. Read more
Pope Francis establishes new diocese in Angola, appoints its first bishop
Pope Francis has established a new diocese in Angloa — the Diocese of Ganda — and appointed Bishop Estêvão Binga... Read more
Between earth and sky: ‘Lady of the East’ statue rises in Syria
A new landmark honoring the Virgin Mary will be inaugurated in a grand celebration Aug. 1–4 in the town of... Read more
‘I was deceived’: Bishop in Nigeria revokes ordination of deacons due to fraud
Bishop Martin Dada Olorunmolu was presented with documents showing the men were qualified for holy orders, but the papers were... Read more
‘Survival mentality’ is impeding authentic formation in Africa’s seminaries, priest says
Seminarians in Africa are not allowed “to be themselves” and must find ways “to get by,” a Catholic priest from... Read more
Second round of aid delivered to Gaza by Latin Patriarchate and Order of Malta
The Latin Patriarchate and Sovereign Order of Malta signed the Memorandum of Understanding agreement in May, which aims to supply... Read more
Chaldean bishops reject blessing of same-sex unions
The bishops of the Chaldean Synod on July 16 issued a statement declaring their position on the blessing of same-sex... Read more
The enduring faith of St. Charbel: Thousands celebrate in Lebanon
Celebrating St. Charbel’s feast day has been a beacon of hope for generations. Read more
Christian watchdog calls on U.S. to recognize persecution of Christians in Nigeria
“The outcry of Nigerian Christians is falling on deaf ears. It is time for the United States to answer their... Read more
