Middle East - Africa News
Central African Republic mired in violence amid threat of genocide
A year of violence threatening the stability of the Central African Republic has escalated in recent weeks, leaving more than... Read more
Shipwrecked man survives underwater for three days praying psalms
After a shipwreck off the coast of Nigeria, a 29-year-old man survived three days at the bottom of the Atlantic... Read more
Bishops urge New Evangelization for Ghana
The Catholic bishops of Ghana called for “renewed zeal” to spread the Catholic faith, saying all Christians are called to... Read more
South Sudanese bishops praise national progress, urge reform
The bishops of South Sudan find “much to celebrate” in the newly independent country, praising peaceful advances, while also noting... Read more
African Catholic bishops urge forgiveness, end to exploitation
African Catholic leaders in justice and peace have released a message encouraging spiritual renewal and condemning the exploitation of “the... Read more
Vatican nunciature to Syria hit by mortar; no casualties
The Vatican's nunciature in Damascus was hit by a mortar round at 6:30 am on Tuesday, damaging the building but... Read more
Zambian bishops preparing to launch Catholic television station
Catholic television is coming to the southern African country of Zambia following years of effort by the Zambian bishops conference. Read more
Egypt suffers terrorism, not religious conflict, priest says
A priest of the Coptic Patriarchate of Alexandria has rejected claims that attacks on Egyptian Christians are a religious conflict,... Read more
Maintain faith during persecutions, Iraqi bishop advises
The Chaldean archbishop of the Iraqi city of Mosul wrote in an open letter to Christians in the West that... Read more
Iranian Christians face lashings for communion wine
Four Iranian Christians were sentenced last week to 80 lashes each for drinking communion wine during a communion service at... Read more
Charity director laments mounting violence in Central African Republic
Widespread violence in the Central African Republic which began in December is in risk of diffusing to nearby countries, an... Read more
Three Red Cross workers remain kidnapped in Syria
A day after their kidnapping in Syria, the whereabouts of three relief workers from the Red Cross remain unknown, though... Read more
Report: kidnapped Jesuit priest alive in Syria
A Jesuit priest missing since July is alive in an area of northern Syria that is controlled by an Islamist... Read more
Syrian Christians find lives 'paralyzed' by wartime chaos
Only peace can end the suffering of Syria’s Christian refugees, say local Christian leaders who emphasize the need to give... Read more
African Catholics stress importance of Bible in faith life
Catholic African leaders met in Malawi earlier this week for an assembly dedicated to the Bible and to increasing the... Read more
Do not forget Syria's Christians, priest urges Westerners
A Syrian priest has urged the West to remember the Christians in his country, many of whom are fleeing due... Read more
Pope expresses good will to Muslims in letter to Sunni imam
Pope Francis has indicated respect “for Islam and Muslims” in a letter to the head of the main cultural institution... Read more
Nigerian bishops echo Pope's prayers for peace
The bishops of Nigeria have praised Pope Francis’ “inspiring leadership,” saying his Sept. 7 vigil for peace in Syria highlighted... Read more
Jerusalem Patriarchate to participate in prayer vigil for Syria
Joining in Pope Francis' call to make Sept. 7 a day of fasting and prayer for the people of Syria,... Read more
Lebanese faith leaders seek global aid for kidnapped bishops
The Greek Orthodox and Maronite Catholic patriarchs of Lebanon have urged the international community to help resolve the abductions of... Read more
