"A symbol of our presence" Christians in Iraq are distressed at the destruction of Iraq's oldest monastery by IS On Wednesday the American news agency AP announced that Islamic State had razed St. Elijah’s monastery to the ground. An analysis of satellite pictures of the site conducted on behalf of the agency [...]
Pakistani Christians fleeing Muslim persecution are dying in Thai migrant camps Pakistani Christians are dying in Thailand’s immigration center due to the deplorable conditions inside. Detainees are even denied treatment and medication for serious medical conditions such as heart or kidney problems and high blood pressure, which has led to several [...]
“We are praying for those who hate us” The Abbey of the Dormition in Jerusalem has once again been targeted by vandals. Jewish extremists are most likely behind the attack. On Saturday night, unknown persons defaced the walls and doors of the German-speaking Benedictine monastery on the outer edges of [...]
INDONESIAJakarta bombings –need to recognise danger of terrorism Bomb attacks in Jakarta - Indonesia needs to recognise the danger of terrorism “This attack should serve as an alarm bell for all Indonesians, and above all for Muslims. They need to recognize the danger of terrorism.” So says Father Franz Magnis-Suseno, a Jesuit [...]
Combating Islamic State by bringing the Gospel to deaf communities in the Middle East To combat Islamic State‘s effort to recruit marginalised deaf people in the Middle East with false promises, the Deaf Bible Society has launched a new initiative. The aim is to bring the story of Jesus in sign [...]
"Religion is for God and the dispensary is for everyone" - Catholic-run clinic helps refugees in Beirut "Religion is for God and the dispensary is for everyone" – that is the motto displayed at the entrance to St. Anthony's medical dispensary in Beirut , run by the Good Shepherd Sisters. Dr. [...]
CAMEROONSupport for the life and ministry of religious Sisters The Sisters of Divine Providence have been working in Cameroon since 1999. In 2002 they also established a house in the diocese of Mbalmayo, in the centre of the country. They are now living and working here, in the mission station [...]
ERITREA - Strict Government control makes it difficult for Church to train priests A United Nations report shows that the government in Asmara, the Eritrean capital, is responsible for grave violations of human rights. Many people are currently detained and subject to forced labour, while countless others are subject to strict supervision [...]
ETHIOPIA - More than 10.2 million people threatened by famine Aid to the Church in Need grants 460,000 euros in emergency aid to famine victimsIn an interview with the international Catholic pastoral charity Aid to the Church in Need (ACN), the deputy secretary general of the Ethiopian Catholic Bishops’ Conference, Father Haile [...]
South Korean Catholic priests invited to hold annual services in North Korea The Catholic Bishops' Conference of Korea (CBCK) announced they will be making annual visits to North Korea at the end of a historic four-day trip across the border. 17 representatives from the Catholic Church in South Korea, including CBCK [...]
