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French press reports on the jihadist terror attacks the night of Nov. 13, 2015.

Paris archbishop recalls jihadist massacre 10 years ago, offers hope

Nov 14, 2025

By Almudena Martínez-Bordiú

Ten years ago on Nov. 13, armed jihadists stormed the Bataclan concert hall in Paris and elsewhere in the city,... Read more

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Catholic priest appeals for prayers for evangelical missionary kidnapped in Niger

Oct 24, 2025

By Jude Atemanke

Kevin Rideout, an American missionary, was abducted from his home in Niger’s capital, Niamey, by three unidentified armed men suspected... Read more

Nigerian security officers during a military operation ahead of the gubernatorial elections in Benin City, Edo, Nigeria, on Sept. 17, 2020.

Christian persecution in Nigeria: 1,200 churches destroyed annually, hundreds killed

Sep 26, 2025

By Victoria Cardiel

Violence against Catholic priests and members of other Christian groups in Nigeria continues to increase, especially in the eastern part... Read more

On Sunday, Dec. 1, 2024, the Franciscan complex of the Terra Santa College in Aleppo was hit by a strike. No casualties were reported but panic has reportedly spread among the people.

Franciscan monastery in Aleppo attacked; friars call for peace

Dec 3, 2024

By Souhail Lawand

A statement released by the Franciscan order said a missile strike from a warplane hit the monastery, destroying one of... Read more

Smoke of war rises over a residential area in Aleppo. On Dec. 1, 2024, the Franciscan complex of the Terra Santa College in Aleppo was hit by a strike. No casualties were reported.

As Aleppo’s Christians face new ordeal, Church leaders call for courage and faith

Dec 2, 2024

By ACI MENA

Christians face new challenges as Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham, a militant faction affiliated with extremist groups, launched its largest operation in... Read more

Nigerian priests Father George Ehusani, founder of the Psycho-Spiritual Institute (PSI) and executive director of the Lux Terra Leadership Foundation, and Father Hyacinth Ichoku, the vice chancellor of  Veritas University Abuja, expressed grave concern about the worsening security situation in Nigeria, noting recent activities by the less-known Lakurawa jihadist group in the country’s northwest region.

‘We are in trouble’: Catholic priests lament another jihadist group making inroads in Nigeria

Nov 25, 2024

By Agnes Aineah

Two Catholic priests from Nigeria have expressed grave concern about the worsening security situation in the West African nation. Read more