Ethiopia
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As hunger crisis unfolds in Ethiopia, global charity teams up with Catholic nuns to feed children
Mary’s Meals, which feeds almost 2.5 million children globally, has been partnering with the Daughters of Charity in Tigray since... Read more
Catholic charity resumes bringing meals and hope to war-torn Tigray
In late August, Mary’s Meals began serving food once again to approximately 10,000 children in 14 schools in northern Ethiopia. Read more
Family life, ‘bonding together’ behind spread of Christianity in Africa, U.S. bishop says
Bishop John Patrick Dolan of Phoenix returned from a 12-day trip to the African countries of Ethiopia, Uganda, and Kenya... Read more
Two CRS aid workers killed in Ethiopia
Two Catholic Relief Services workers were shot and killed April 9, Easter Sunday, while riding in a CRS vehicle in... Read more
Catholic bishop, priest released after two months in Eritrea prison
Security agents had arrested Bishop Tsalim and two priests Oct. 15 at Asmara International Airport upon the bishop’s arrival from... Read more
Pope Francis warns of the danger of ‘spiritual arrogance’
The pope warned that “spiritual arrogance” can lead to adoration of one’s ego instead of God. Read more
Ethiopian bishops call for ceasefire in Tigray crisis
As the war over control of Ethiopia's Tigray region expands into neighboring regions, the country's bishops on Saturday urged an... Read more
Catholic charity: Ethiopians in agony as water crisis deepens
Residents of various parts of Ethiopia are trekking for miles and spending days in long queues to get water far... Read more
Pope Francis asks for prayer for Ethiopia’s embattled Tigray region
Pope Francis has asked people to pray for Ethiopia’s Tigray region, where the United Nations has said that “a full-scale humanitarian... Read more
Ethiopia's bishops call for peace, as deadly regional conflict worsens
A conflict between the Ethiopian government and the government of Ethiopia’s Tigray region must halt immediately, or it will destroy... Read more
First bishop known to die of coronavirus was missionary in Ethiopia
The Italian bishop of a missionary region of Ethiopia is the first Catholic bishop known to have died of the... Read more
Pope Francis asks for prayer for persecuted Christians in Ethiopia
Pope Francis Sunday asked for prayer for persecuted Orthodox Christians in Ethiopia, who have been targeted in ongoing ethnic clashes... Read more
CRS steps up as millions in Ethiopia displaced by flooding, ethnic violence
With millions of Ethiopians forced out of their homes, Catholic Relief Services is working with the local Catholic Church to... Read more
Journalist-turned-missionary finds happiness in evangelization
Belén Manrique had a promising career in journalism, surrounded by good friends and family. But at age 30, she left... Read more
After peace agreement Eritrea's first step must be helping youth, priest says
After a peace accord signed this month ended 20 years of conflict between Eritrea and Ethiopia, an Eritrean Catholic priest... Read more
Four Ethiopia nuns killed in car crash on the way to a funeral
The Church in Ethiopia is mourning the deaths of four religious sisters who died in a car accident that critically... Read more
How one young Ethiopian made 300 Christian converts
A distant part of Ethiopia last week celebrated the baptisms of 300 adult catechumens, youth, and infants. Read more
After deadly protests, religious leaders in Ethiopia call for peace
Religious leaders in Ethiopia have joined together to plea for peace amid ongoing protests that have sometimes resulted in deadly... Read more
In Ethiopia, Church-run small business program aims for a better tomorrow
Making a living is tough in parts of Ethiopia, but a Catholic-run program aims to change that. Read more
Pope to Oriental Orthodox leader: Ecumenism of martyrs calls us to unity
Today's martyrs have become “the seed of Christian unity,” Pope Francis said Monday during an audience with the leader of... Read more
