Middle East - Africa News
In Zimbabwe, poverty is the Church's biggest enemy
Father Felix Tachiona Mukaro is disappointed in his country’s politicians, as many Zimbabweans are, saying they are more concerned with... Read more
In refugee limbo, Iraqi Christians keep the faith
Threatened by forced conversion or death at the hands of the Islamic State, many Iraqi Christians have had to flee... Read more
Catholic refugee relief opens hearts in Syria
Catholic participation in refugee and humanitarian relief in the Syrian civil war is strengthening a foundation for future peace despite... Read more
How the Church has helped fight AIDS in Uganda, Malawi
Catholic leaders in Uganda and Malawi have issued largely positive informal progress reports on local Church efforts to combat HIV/AIDS... Read more
A Christmas message from Aleppo's bishop: hope for joy, peace
As Christmas approaches, the Melkite Catholic bishop of Aleppo has written a letter to his diocese looking forward to the... Read more
Boko Haram suspected in reported kidnapping of 200
Nigerian gunmen suspected to be with the militant Islamist group Boko Haram reportedly killed 35 people and kidnapped about 200... Read more
Catholic Radio bringing voice to voiceless in Uganda
A small community radio station in rural Uganda, running almost entirely on solar power, is spreading the Gospel and giving... Read more
In Central African Republic, Catholics reach out to Muslim ex-rebels
The Catholic Church in the Central African Republic continues to work for peace and reconciliation within the country, with its... Read more
Debt, illness, discrimination – Syrian refugees struggle in Lebanon
After losing their homes and their livelihoods, Syrian refugees in Lebanon are now finding their plight worsened by the financial... Read more
Indian migrants in Holy Land walk to Bethlehem for peace
More than 2,000 Indian migrant workers in the Holy Land took part in a brief pilgrimage from Jerusalem to Bethlehem's... Read more
Does the West ignore Iraqi Christians because they lack economic stake?
The leader of the Syriac Catholic Church has lashed out at Western governments, charging that they ignore the plight of... Read more
Medical shortages hinder Ebola relief, survivors grieve
Bishops in West Africa have appealed for more help for a hospital in a region suffering many Ebola infections, as... Read more
For Holy Land youth, sports center to be ground for dialogue, peace
Franciscans in the Holy Land have launched a new project to bring together young people from different cultural and religious... Read more
How Christian division hampers peace, reconciliation in Holy Land
The lack of unity among Christians is one of the factors that keeps them from playing a mediatory role in... Read more
Syrian refugees pursue education for their children, in hope for the future
Refugees of the Syrian civil war say their new life has many burdens, but they hope that education for their... Read more
Pope's visit could draw attention to refugees in Turkey
The head of a charitable agency in Turkey voiced hope that Pope Francis’ visit will shine a light on the... Read more
'Things will change!' – Turkish girls hopeful after Pope's visit
Pope Francis’ visit to Turkey may change the traction Christians have in a country that is almost entirely Muslim, said... Read more
Islamic State destroys convent in Mosul
Local media are reporting that on Monday, Islamic State militants blew up a convent and St. George's parish in Mosul,... Read more
Facing Boko Haram, Nigerians 'storm the heavens with prayers'
Boko Haram's expansion has meant murders, forced conversion, and forcible expulsion from homes, causing Catholics in Nigeria to pray and... Read more
Christians, Muslims unite for justice over couple burned in kiln
In the two weeks since a Christian couple was killed by a Muslim mob in Pakistan, local leaders from both... Read more
