VENEZUELA: Church slams ‘repression and human rights violations’
Catholic leaders appeal for humanitarian aid Venezuela’s Catholic bishops have joined priests, Sisters and lay people to denounce…
MADAGASCAR: New Cardinal highlights threat of ‘extremist Islam’ from abroad
Cardinal-designate Désiré Tzarahazana of Toamasina, Madagascar (© Aid to the Church in Need) One of…
NIGERIA: Fears of ‘jihadist crusade’ deepen after Christians are shot dead
Islamist nomadic herdsmen may be about to launch another “jihadist crusade” involving “mass murder”, according to a…
SOUTH SUDAN & DRC: Bishop backs day of prayer
A highly respected Sudanese bishop is supporting the Holy Father’s call to pray and fast for peace…
DRC: Security forces accused of killings in more than 130 Church attacks
Army and police in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) stand accused of killing at least four…
DRC: “Our sufferings serve material interests of other nations”
The international community is profiting from a humanitarian crisis sweeping the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), according…