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SUDAN: Precious people loved by God
Despite severe poverty in Sudan, Christian children are being supported by the Church in their faith and…
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NIGERIA: “Hope inspired by faith in God” nurtures seminarians’ wisdom
“We teach and guide young men to the vocation of priesthood,” said Fr Uzochukwu Jude Njoku, director of…
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EGYPT: Before my father died, he gave me the keys to the church
A 13-year-old Christian, who held her dying father in her arms moments after a Cairo suicide bomb…
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CAR: UN troops ignoring warnings that Muslim IDPs could be slaughtered
CAR Church sounding alarm to divert a “massacre” in camp With violence escalating across Central African Republic…
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SYRIA: Slaughter of the innocents
A boy of three and a 17-year-old girl were among those who lost their lives in last…
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RUSSIA: Nativity’s pro-life message alive in the country
Aid to the Church in Need is helping vulnerable women and their unborn children in Russia –…
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IRAQ: “God has been with me always”
10-year-old girl describes ordeal fleeing Daesh (ISIS) After nearly three years in exile in Kurdistan, a 10-year-old…
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SYRIA: Country’s Churches under fire
Archbishop calls for prayers on feast of St Paul Church leaders across Syria have spoken about the…
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UK: Author runs the race for charity
A Carnegie-medal nominated author has given more than £800 to two charities – after braving 40mph winds…
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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…
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ZAMBIA: Striving together to build the Church
Zambia’s Church is flourishing thanks to the zeal of catechists helping dedicated priests – both working together…
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UKRAINE: Bringing the Bread of Life to the people
In helping people suffering in the conflict in east Ukraine, the Church should not waver in its…