MIDDLE EAST - AFRICA
Santa’s tomb? Coffin of St. Nicholas may have been found — but there’s a catch
By Jonah McKeown CNA Staff, Dec 18, 2024 / 06:00 am After years of excavation work, the leader of an...
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Archbishop says Christians have a role to play in the new Syria
In Syria, Archbishop Joseph Tobjie of Aleppo says Christians must play a role in building an inclusive and democratic society...
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In new book Pope Francis reveals he survived two threats to his life in Iraq
By Elias Turk ACI MENA, Dec 17, 2024 / 16:10 pm Pope Francis has revealed that he narrowly escaped two...
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One week after the fall of the Assad regime, Syrian church bells ring out in hope
By Souheil Lawand ACI MENA, Dec 17, 2024 / 14:00 pm After more than 13 years of death, oppression, and...
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Pope Francis appoints new auxiliary bishop for Jordan and the titular see of Siminia
By Kristina Millare Vatican City, Dec 17, 2024 / 13:15 pm Pope Francis on Dec. 17 appointed Father Iyad Twal...
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Holy Land patriarchs call for Christmas ceasefire throughout Middle East
ROME – In their Christmas message this year, the church leaders and patriarchs of Jerusalem voiced gratitude for a recent...
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Heads of Christian churches in Holy Land call for ceasefire in Gaza in Christmas message
By Madalaine Elhabbal Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Dec 16, 2024 / 15:20 pm Leaders of Christian churches in the Holy Land...
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Bethlehem’s ‘Milk Grotto’: A pilgrimage site of hope for families seeking miracles
By Marinella Bandini Bethlehem, Dec 15, 2024 / 06:00 am Just a short walk from the Grotto of the Nativity...
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African bishop cautions Catholic journalists against compromising standards
By João Vissesse Luanda, Angola, Dec 12, 2024 / 07:00 am Catholic journalists in Angola received from one of the...
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Argentinian priest in Aleppo says Christians are not being targeted
SÃO PAULO, Brazil – The regime change in Syria, which surprised many in the West due to the fast takeover...
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