BURUNDI: Bishops denounce political murders and human rights violations
Burundian bishops have issued an impassioned plea for justice to be “administered in accordance with the law”,…
INDIA: Seminarian ministering in dangerous jungle to be ordained priest
A brave Catholic seminarian who spent his pastoral placement ministering in India’s remote, cobra-infested jungle will be…
SYRIA/LEBANON: Church thanks charity for vital solar panels amid energy crisis
Priests and religious Sisters in Lebanon have explained how the solar panels donated by a Catholic charity…
UK: Catholic charity shines a light on Nigeria massacres in UK Parliament
The UK Parliament has received an exclusive report from a leading Catholic charity about the latest wave…
DRC: ‘Our country is not for sale’
Congolese bishops have painted a harrowing picture of the severe challenges facing the population because of internal…
SRI LANKA: Call to beatify 171 martyrs on church bombing anniversary
Thousands of people have signed a petition calling for the beatification of 171 Catholics slain during the…
BURKINA FASO: Catechist kidnapped and killed
A catechist was abducted and killed by suspected terrorists last night (Thursday 18th April) in Fada N’gourma,…
NIGERIA: 29 dead as militants strike Christian communities yet again
Suspected Fulani militants carried out a three-day massacre in Pankshin Diocese in Nigeria’s Middle Belt, killing 29…
AFRICA: Aid corruption is driving migration
Corruption impacting international aid destined for the most destitute is driving migration from African nations, according to…
SUDAN: Signs of growth despite year of war
Civil war has caused the Sudan’s small Christian minority to decline drastically – but there are signs…
NIGERIA: Easter massacre – Extremists kill 10, including pregnant woman and unborn baby
Suspected Fulani militants in Nigeria’s Middle Belt struck on Easter Monday (1st April), massacring 10 Christians including…
PAKISTAN: Still no justice for Jaranwala victims – bishop
A bishop in Pakistan has expressed his disappointment with the authorities for failing to bring to justice…