Rome Newsroom, Dec 18, 2020 / 08:00 am (CNA).- Iraqi Archbishop Bashar Warda has said that Pope Francis’ upcoming visit to the country could be a turning point for the country’s diminished Christian population, who face ongoing challenges a… […]
CNA Staff, Dec 18, 2020 / 12:42 am (CNA).- The Catholic bishops of Ghana have called for peace amid unrest following national elections earlier this month, which saw the reelection of the incumbent president, though the president’s challenger has… […]
Rome Newsroom, Dec 17, 2020 / 03:30 am (CNA).- After abducted Nigerian priest Fr. Valentine Ezeugu was released Wednesday, his religious congregation said it was praying for the conversion of his kidnappers.
“We are very grateful to God who touc… […]
Rome Newsroom, Dec 16, 2020 / 07:00 am (CNA).- A priest of the Congregation of Sons of Mary Mother of Mercy was kidnapped in Nigeria Tuesday while traveling to his father’s funeral.
Fr. Valentine Ezeagu was driving in the southeastern Imo state … […]
CNA Staff, Dec 14, 2020 / 02:09 pm (CNA).- During a time of civil unrest, and taking a cue from Pope Francis, the Catholic bishops of Angola have dedicated their country to the protection of St. Joseph.
According to Vatican News, the bishops said they… […]
Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Dec 9, 2020 / 11:30 am (CNA).- Do not forget the suffering Christians in Syria, a member of a pontifical aid foundation implored officials from the U.S., Hungary, and Poland on Wednesday.
“What seems to be the greatest… […]
CNA Staff, Dec 8, 2020 / 04:58 pm (CNA).- Christians in Turkey are being systematically suppressed or exploited for political gains, warns a new report from two human rights watch groups, International Christian Concern and Middle East Concern.
The re… […]
Rome Newsroom, Dec 4, 2020 / 01:00 pm (CNA).- Patriarch Pierbattista Pizzaballa made a solemn entry into the Church of the Holy Sepulchre Friday as the new Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem.
“I cannot but experience feelings of fear in the face of a … […]
Rome Newsroom, Dec 3, 2020 / 05:00 am (CNA).- A priest who was kidnapped in Nigeria has been released after being held captive for 10 days.
“We thank God for the safe release of our brother, Fr. Matthew Dajo … We thank you all … […]
CNA Staff, Nov 27, 2020 / 08:20 am (CNA).- A Nigerian archbishop has asked for prayers for the safe release of a priest kidnapped in Abuja earlier this week.
Fr. Matthew Dajo was kidnapped on Sunday night. Police are currently working to negotiate his… […]
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