Middle East - Africa News
Child labor, sexual abuse, death - the plight of Syrian refugees in Lebanon
The life of a refugee is rarely easy. But it is particularly difficult for Syrian refugees in Lebanon, most of... Read more
After second abduction, Franciscan priest freed in Syria
Franciscan priest Fr. Dhiya Aziz, who had been briefly kidnapped by unknown jihadist militants in Syria in July and was... Read more
Doing the Father’s will: how Orthodox rabbis see common ground with Christians
A new statement from Orthodox rabbis calls for “fraternal partnership” between Christians and Jews, reflecting on their commonalities and on... Read more
How can we live the Year of Mercy? Suggestions from Southern Africa’s bishops
The Jubilee Year of Mercy is a time to reach out to others as “missionaries of God’s mercy,” the Southern... Read more
Military action frees 900 captives of Boko Haram, Cameroon official says
Cameroon’s government has said a multi-national military action has freed 900 hostages of the Islamist extremist group Boko Haram. Read more
Seeking peace and mercy, Pope Francis opens the Holy Door of Bangui
“Bangui is today the spiritual capital of the world,” Pope Francis said as he opened the Holy Door of Bangui’s... Read more
'Can I go' to them? Pope Francis' stunning response to alleged murders
Reported violence near a mosque Pope Francis is slated to visit in Central African Republic caused the pontiff to reply... Read more
Be like a banana – Pope Francis off-the-cuff to Central African youth
During his meeting with the youth of the Central African Republic, Pope Francis gave spontaneous comments in response to a... Read more
Christ’s love will overcome devastation, Pope Francis tells Central Africans
In the Central African Republic on Sunday, Pope Francis delivered a homily emphasizing that God’s powerful love can overcome “unprecedented... Read more
Christians can find unity in suffering, Pope Francis tells Evangelicals in CAR
The path to Christian unity includes shared suffering, Pope Francis told the Central African Republic’s evangelical Christian communities on Sunday,... Read more
Pope to displaced persons: peace is impossible without tolerance, forgiveness
Pope Francis’ first stop after arriving in the Central African Republic Sunday was to a refugee camp housing thousands of... Read more
Pope to Ugandan youth: You are a people of martyrs
On his last day in Uganda, Pope Francis heard testimonies of suffering from young people and praised Ugandan’s faith, which... Read more
Pope Francis’ road map for the faith? Serve the poor.
The world is marked by growing indifference, but Christians cannot forget Christ’s call to serve the poor, Pope Francis stressed... Read more
Pope to Ugandan catechists: Your work is not easy. But it is important.
Speaking with catechists and teachers in Uganda, Pope Francis on Friday offered encouragement and stressed that witnessing the faith is... Read more
Pope praises Ugandans for helping refugees rebuild their lives
Pope Francis praised the Ugandan people for showing “outstanding concern” for refugees in a time when our world is witnessing... Read more
What you have is worth more than money – the Pope to Kenya's poor
During his tri-nation visit to Africa this week, Pope Francis made a stop at a slum in Nairobi and praised... Read more
Without cooperation we don't move forward, Pope says at UN in Kenya
Speaking at the United Nations office in Nairobi, Kenya, Pope Francis said on Thursday that working together is necessary to... Read more
Newly built church in refugee camp lifts Christians' spirits in Iraq
The construction of a new church building in a Baghdad refugee camp has encouraged the camp's inhabitants, as they now... Read more
Pope Francis in Kenya: no matter what our divisions, we must work for peace
Pope Francis began his trip to Africa in Kenya, where he praised the “young and vibrant nation” and encouraged Kenyans... Read more
Africa's bishops offer Pope Francis prayers and a warm welcome
Ahead of the papal visit to Africa, the continent’s bishops have sent Francis a message of welcome. They emphasized the... Read more
