Middle East - Africa News
In Aleppo, Christians find protection in the world's prayers
The attitude of Christians in Aleppo seems to have improved since Syrian government forces re-took the city, and they believe... Read more
Mali bishops plead for kidnapped nun's release
The Catholic bishops of Mali are asking the general public to help secure the release of a nun who was... Read more
Scientists: Jesus' tomb faces major risk of collapse
Having just undergone an extensive restoration, the site of Jesus' tomb at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre is at... Read more
Priest visits church destroyed by ISIS: This is from the devil
The desolation of a burned Iraqi church left Argentine-born missionary Father Luis Montes with the firm conviction that Satan is... Read more
In DRC, political uncertainty after bishops withdraw from peace talks
Political unrest and uncertainty about the future have grown in the Democratic Republic of Congo, following the Catholic bishops’ withdrawal... Read more
We're all responsible for seminarians, African bishop says
Priestly formation isn't a just a job for the rector – it's a responsibility shared between the entire Christian community... Read more
South Sudan bishop says nation's prayers must provoke change
Amid war, displacement and hunger, South Sudan's day of prayer must lead to true repentance, a leading Catholic bishop has... Read more
Nigeria's bishops call on government to defend human rights
At a recent meeting, the Catholic Bishops of Nigeria gave a bleak summary of the state of their country, lamenting... Read more
Among horror stories from Syria, a woman's unborn baby was cut in half
As the Syrian Civil War begins its seventh year, Syrian doctors told members of Congress of the “unspeakable horrors” they... Read more
Critics of church demolitions in Sudan pressured to keep silent
Christians who are criticizing government action against churches are facing pressure from Sudan’s National Intelligence and Security Services. Read more
Four Ethiopia nuns killed in car crash on the way to a funeral
The Church in Ethiopia is mourning the deaths of four religious sisters who died in a car accident that critically... Read more
Bishop rejects South Sudan president's day of prayer as a political move
The call by South Sudan's president for a national day of prayer was met with derision by one of the... Read more
Egypt's Christians are being driven out – will the world notice?
A spike in attacks on Coptic Christians in Egypt, spurred by a video threat from ISIS, has drawn the prayers... Read more
South Sudanese bishops call for food aid, peace negotiations
The bishops of South Sudan issued a call last Thursday for dialogue between the warring factions in the country, and... Read more
Syrian priest: After liberation of Aleppo, living conditions still dire
Nearly three months after the Syrian Army liberated the city of Aleppo from ISIS control, the local population is facing... Read more
Iraqi Christians erect large cross in area liberated from ISIS
After years of darkness, hope has returned to Telekuf-Tesqopa. Located just 17 miles from Mosul, the village is rebuilding after... Read more
In DR Congo, an upsurge of violence against the Church
In the wake of an attack on a Catholic seminary, the leader of the Church in the Democratic Republic of... Read more
Nun in Mali kidnapped by alleged jihadists
The Colombian bishops are asking for prayers after a religious sister from Colombia was kidnapped for the home where she... Read more
Bishop says the Christian influence in Jordan is still strong
Jerusalem Bishop William Shomali, newly appointed to the Latin Patriarchate of Jordan, says that although Christians are a very small... Read more
