Middle East - Africa News
Mysterious deaths of mentally ill draw concern from South Africa bishops
The unexplained deaths of three dozen mentally ill patients in a South African province show the need for action to... Read more
Christians in Nigeria are essentially 'target practice' – here's one bishop's response
For Bishop Matthew Kukah, persecution is not just the history of the Church. It’s a reality that he lives every... Read more
In Ghana, a broken bone can mean starvation. This doctor wants to change that.
Dr. Joseph Marotta, an orthopedic surgeon from Albany, New York, had always intended to use his medical skills to help... Read more
In Ethiopia, Church-run small business program aims for a better tomorrow
Making a living is tough in parts of Ethiopia, but a Catholic-run program aims to change that. Read more
Will Egypt take step towards religious freedom with new law?
Christians in Egypt are hoping that a new law will make it easier for them to build churches, particularly after... Read more
'We cannot keep quiet' – Ugandan archbishop stands against domestic violence
An archdiocese in southeastern Uganda aims to eliminate domestic violence. Read more
In war-torn Syria, Our Lady of Peace Cathedral needs help
The war-torn Cathedral of Homs sits in the heart of western Syria. Read more
Islamic aggression takes different form in Nigeria, bishop explains
Bishop Charles Hammawa heads the Diocese of Jalingo, located in the eastern part of the Nigeria's so-called “Middle Belt.” The... Read more
Bishop calls for international collaboration to end conflict in South Sudan
In the midst of an intense humanitarian crisis gripping his country, a South Sudanese bishop has called for collaboration between... Read more
In Syria, Aleppo's Catholics pray and fast for peace
As rebel factions continue to fight Syria's Assad government for control of Aleppo, Syria's largest city, Christians in the metropolis... Read more
New Iraqi priests bring joy amid years of sadness, displacement
Fr. Roni Salim Momika, one of three priests ordained in an Erbil refugee camp Friday, said the event has turned... Read more
Catholic before partisan: African leaders unite to aid orphanage
In an orphanage near the capital city of Lilongwe, Malawi, children are reaping the fruits of the Year of Mercy.... Read more
How the Church can help bring peace to Africa
Grassroots movements, local communities, and faith-based organizations – especially the Catholic Church – have an important role to play in... Read more
CRS and Special Olympics team up to help Kenya's forgotten children
In 2013, Leia Isanhart met a little boy in Nairobi with intellectual disabilities. Because he was not very mobile, his... Read more
Amid protests, Zimbabwe's Christian leaders band together to speak out
In Zimbabwe, there are protests against the government and officials’ harsh treatment of a Christian pastor whose video about his... Read more
In Malawi, Catholic leaders aim to help corporations be responsible
Amid Malawi’s booming industry in mineral extraction, the country’s Catholic bishops and NGO partners hope corporations will help the wider... Read more
Remember the Copts ISIS martyred in Libya? This priest does.
For Christians in Egypt, the possibility of martyrdom is not a remote one. Read more
With South Sudan on the brink of civil war, here's what Church leaders are saying
Heavy fighting in Juba, the capital city of South Sudan, prompted Church leaders in the country to issue a statement... Read more
Pope to Armenian Church: 'Let us race towards full communion!'
Working toward full communion is a project of love, humility and peace, Pope Francis told Armenian Orthodox leaders gathered at... Read more
We must forgive: a bishop's message after a horrendous Nigerian massacre
After the sorrow of an April massacre in southeastern Nigeria, a Catholic bishop said the killers of dozens of people... Read more
