Middle East - Africa News
Catholic leaders react to Egyptian presidential election
The victory speech of newly elected Egyptian president Mohammed Morsi has encouraged Coptic Catholic Bishop Joannes Zakaria of Luxor, who... Read more
One thousand more Syrian Christians flee after ultimatum
An ultimatum from the Syrian armed opposition’s military chief caused over 1,000 Christians to flee the west Syrian town of... Read more
Egyptian bishop hopes next president will protect Christians
The Egyptian elections are causing serious doubts among the country's Christians about whether the next president will protect their rights,... Read more
Pakistani bishop decries government land grab
Pakistani Bishop Sebastian F. Shaw is calling for the return of Church land that was seized after the provincial government... Read more
New cloister for Benedictine monks dedicated in Holy Land
High-ranking Catholic churchmen dedicated a new cloister on May 17 at a Benedictine monastery built at the site where Jesus... Read more
Pope's appeal even 'more pressing' after deadly Syrian blast
Syrian rebels and officials were urged to heed Pope Benedict XVI's call for peace and dialogue, after two suicide bombings... Read more
Catholic Middle East expert believes Arab Spring is 'no more'
One of the Catholic Church’s leading experts on the Middle East says the Arab Spring is “no more.” Read more
Pakistan among most dangerous countries for women, priest says
A priest of the Camillian order in Pakistan has spoken out against the abuse of women in the country, including... Read more
Cardinal, former Syrian Patriarch, dies in Rome
Cardinal Ignace Moussa Daoud, the former patriarch of the Syrian Catholic Church, died in Rome on April 7, the morning... Read more
Syrian violence drives 50,000 Christians from homes
Almost all Christians in the conflict-torn Syrian city of Homs have fled violence and persecution, amid reports that their homes... Read more
Pope mourns passing of Egypt's Coptic Orthodox leader
Pope Benedict XVI and other Catholic leaders have offered their condolences on the death of Pope Shenouda III, the head... Read more
Intervention could tear Syria apart, Melkite patriarch warns
Western military aid to Syrian rebels could prove disastrous for the country, according to the Damascus-based head of the Melkite... Read more
Pope confirms September 2012 visit to Lebanon
Rumors of a papal trip to Lebanon have been confirmed by the head of the Melkite Greek Catholic Church, which... Read more
First South African sainthood cause goes to Vatican
The cause for beatification and canonization of the South African-native Benedict Daswa, who was killed for his refusal to support... Read more
South African bishops advise Red Bull fast for Lent
The Church in South Africa is encouraging Catholics to boycott Red Bull energy drinks and donate the money saved to... Read more
Gospel Trail springs to life in the Holy Land
A new project launched by Jews and Christians in the Holy Land offers pilgrims the chance to walk the land... Read more
New book tells Asia Bibi's story from prison
A new book on Asia Bibi's imprisonment and death sentence in Pakistan includes an unpublished letter she wrote to her... Read more
Church leaders appeal for talks to prevent Syrian civil war
Catholic leaders have called for negotiations to prevent a civil war in Syria, where the conflict between government supporters and... Read more
Panicked Catholics flee violence in northern Nigeria
As many as 35,000 people have fled their homes in northern Nigeria after continuing attacks from the Islamic extremist group... Read more
South Africa's state secrets bill threatens freedom, says archbishop
The Archbishop of Cape Town has asked South Africa’s parliament to amend a major state security bill in order to... Read more
