Middle East - Africa News
Franciscan friars return to site of Christ's baptism after 50 years
For the first time in over 54 years, the Franciscan friars of the Custody of the Holy Land were able... Read more
Central African Republic rebels seize Bangassou, bishop reports
The Central African Republic city of Bangassou has been captured by rebels aligned with an ex-president, Bishop Juan José Aguirre... Read more
Lebanese cardinal urges leaders to help country avoid ‘total collapse’
Lebanon’s Maronite patriarch has said that the country could be facing “the risk of total collapse” amid a deepening economic and... Read more
Patriarch Pizzaballa: Clericalism is 'very evident' in Holy Land
The Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem has said that clericalism is “very evident” in the Holy Land. Read more
Catholic bishop released five days after kidnapping in Nigeria
A Catholic bishop in Nigeria, who was kidnapped on Sunday, has been released unharmed, according to the Archdiocese of Owerri. Read more
Catholic archbishop urges renewed prayers for kidnapped bishop amid ‘misleading’ reports
A Catholic archbishop called Tuesday for renewed prayers for a kidnapped bishop following “misleading” reports about the bishop’s fate. Read more
Nigerian bishop kidnapped, Catholics pray for his safety
The bishops of Nigeria have urged prayer for the safety and release of a Nigerian Catholic bishop who was abducted... Read more
Pope Francis pens Christmas letter to 'beloved people of Lebanon'
Pope Francis has written a Christmas letter to the people of Lebanon encouraging them to trust in God during times... Read more
Nigerian Christians facing 'calculated genocide,' Catholic bishop tells Congress
The world must not ignore the “genocide” of Christians in Nigeria, the Catholic Bishop of Gboko told members of Congress... Read more
Catholic archbishop: papal visit could ‘change trajectory’ of Christian presence in Iraq
Iraqi Archbishop Bashar Warda has said that Pope Francis’ upcoming visit to the country could be a turning point for... Read more
Ghana’s bishops appeal for peace after contentious election
The Catholic bishops of Ghana have called for peace amid unrest following national elections earlier this month, which saw the... Read more
As abducted Catholic priest is freed, congregation prays for kidnappers’ conversion
After abducted Nigerian priest Fr. Valentine Ezeugu was released Wednesday, his religious congregation said it was praying for the conversion... Read more
Catholic priest kidnapped in Nigeria while traveling to his father’s funeral
A priest of the Congregation of Sons of Mary Mother of Mercy was kidnapped in Nigeria Tuesday while traveling to... Read more
Bishops of Angola dedicate country to St. Joseph, pray for peace
During a time of civil unrest, and taking a cue from Pope Francis, the Catholic bishops of Angola have dedicated... Read more
Remember Syrians this Christmas
Do not forget the suffering Christians in Syria, a member of a pontifical aid foundation implored officials from the U.S.,... Read more
Watch groups: Christians in Turkey face suppression, exploitation
Christians in Turkey are being systematically suppressed or exploited for political gains, warns a new report from two human rights... Read more
Patriarch Pizzaballa makes solemn entry into the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem
Patriarch Pierbattista Pizzaballa made a solemn entry into the Church of the Holy Sepulchre Friday as the new Latin Patriarch... Read more
Gethsemane church targeted in arson attack
The Catholic leaders of the Holy Land are demanding an investigation into an attempted arson attack at a basilica located... Read more
Catholic priest in Nigeria released after being held captive for 10 days
A priest who was kidnapped in Nigeria has been released after being held captive for 10 days. Read more
Catholic archbishop: Pray for priest kidnapped in Nigeria
A Nigerian archbishop has asked for prayers for the safe release of a priest kidnapped in Abuja earlier this week. Read more
