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August 2014

August 06, 2014

Do not become a prisoner of fear, Nigerian bishop urges

Jos, Nigeria, Aug 6, 2014 / 02:06 am (CNA/EWTN News).- Archbishop Ignatius Kaigama of Jos,...

August 05, 2014

Aid workers grateful for Gaza ceasefire, but remain wary

Jerusalem, Israel, Aug 5, 2014 / 04:56 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- A new 72-hour ceasefire between...

August 05, 2014

Catholic religious brother dies of Ebola in Liberia

Monrovia, Liberia, Aug 5, 2014 / 03:41 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- Saint Joseph’s Catholic Hospital and...

August 04, 2014

Suspension of Nicaraguan Maryknoll priest lifted

Managua, Nicaragua, Aug 4, 2014 / 05:57 pm (CNA).- Pope Francis has revoked the 'suspension...

August 02, 2014

Pakistani Catholics foster dialogue, fellowship with Muslims

Lahore, Pakistan, Aug 1, 2014 / 08:05 pm (CNA).- Catholics in Pakistan reached out to...

August 01, 2014

Education crucial to limiting Ebola outbreak, relief agency says

Freetown, Sierra Leone, Aug 1, 2014 / 05:04 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- As the deadly Ebola...

August 01, 2014

Education crucial to limiting Ebola outbreak, relief agency says

Freetown, Sierra Leone, Aug 1, 2014 / 05:04 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- As the deadly Ebola...

August 01, 2014

Catholic charity to hold day of prayer for peace in Iraq

Baghdad, Iraq, Aug 1, 2014 / 12:04 am (CNA/EWTN News).- Aid to the Church in...

July 2014

July 25, 2014

Violence in Nigeria has ‘no boundaries’ now, archbishop says

Rome, Italy, Jul 25, 2014 / 12:33 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- In wake of two bombings...

July 25, 2014

Ceasefire signed in Central African Republic conflict

Brazzaville, Republic of the Congo, Jul 25, 2014 / 12:03 am (CNA/EWTN News).- Rival factions...

July 24, 2014

Iraqi abbot calls for action to ensure local Christians’ future

Baghdad, Iraq, Jul 24, 2014 / 10:50 am (CNA/EWTN News).- Following the effective expulsion of...

July 23, 2014

In deadly conflict, Boko Haram captures key Nigerian town

Abuja, Nigeria, Jul 23, 2014 / 02:01 am (CNA/EWTN News).- Islamic militant group Boko Haram...

July 23, 2014

Iraq faces ‘historic catastrophe’, Chaldean patriarch warns

Baghdad, Iraq, Jul 22, 2014 / 06:02 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- The Chaldean patriarch has urged...

July 21, 2014

Iraqi bishop urges prayer as Christians expelled from Mosul

Erbil, Iraq, Jul 21, 2014 / 11:42 am (CNA/EWTN News).- On the eve of an...

July 20, 2014

Amid violence, priest opts to stay with parishioners in Gaza

Gaza City, Jul 20, 2014 / 04:03 pm (CNA).- Argentinean priest Father Jorge Hernandez, pastor...

July 18, 2014

Despite Gaza violence, Catholic relief agency works for peace

Gaza City, Jul 18, 2014 / 11:32 am (CNA/EWTN News).- Though fighting has escalated between...

July 14, 2014

Christians disappearing from Iraq, bishops lament

Baghdad, Iraq, Jul 14, 2014 / 04:01 am (CNA/EWTN News).- Two Iraqi archbishops are seeking...

July 14, 2014

Ibrahim case reflects deeper problems in Sudan, says bishop

Yambio, Jul 14, 2014 / 02:03 am (CNA/EWTN News).- The “disgraceful case” of Sudanese Christian...

July 11, 2014

Catholics in Holy Land pray for peace, reconciliation

Jerusalem, Israel, Jul 11, 2014 / 02:29 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- Under the back and forth...

June 2014

June 27, 2014

Sudanese Christian woman released again

Khartoum, Sudan, Jun 27, 2014 / 04:16 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- Meriam Ibrahim – a Christian...

June 23, 2014

Release of Christian woman in Sudan draws gratitude, praise

Khartoum, Sudan, Jun 23, 2014 / 01:21 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- Family members and religious liberty...

June 17, 2014

Christians, Shias face uncertain future in face of Iraqi violence

Baghdad, Iraq, Jun 17, 2014 / 05:02 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- In the midst of advances...

June 16, 2014

Catholic archbishop aids Muslim refugees in Central African Republic

Bangui, Central African Republic, Jun 16, 2014 / 03:53 pm (CNA).- A Catholic archbishop in...

June 12, 2014

Sudan archdiocese speaks out for condemned Catholic woman

Khartoum, Sudan, Jun 12, 2014 / 12:02 am (CNA/EWTN News).- The Catholic Archdiocese of Khartoum...

June 09, 2014

Church in Iraqi Kurdistan challenged by influx of migrants

Erbil, Iraq, Jun 9, 2014 / 04:49 pm (CNA).- Iraq's Kurdistan region is enjoying peace...

June 08, 2014

Central African Republic still seeking peace amid violent attacks

Bangui, Central African Republic, Jun 8, 2014 / 05:59 am (CNA/EWTN News).- Following continued attacks...

June 06, 2014

Suspects arrested over abduction of Jesuit in Afghanistan

Kabul, Afghanistan, Jun 5, 2014 / 07:02 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- An Afghan official stated Thursday...

June 06, 2014

Suspects arrested over abduction of Jesuit in Afghanistan

Kabul, Afghanistan, Jun 5, 2014 / 07:02 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- An Afghan official stated Thursday...

June 04, 2014

Latin patriarch dedicates church at Magdala Center

Jerusalem, Israel, Jun 4, 2014 / 04:24 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- Latin Patriarch Fouad Twal of...

June 04, 2014

Egyptian election gives hope to Christians, bishop says

Alexandria, Egypt, Jun 3, 2014 / 07:02 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- Egypt's Roman Catholic bishop has...