Lebanon Appeals to the Holy See to Help Protect Christian Communities in the South
As violence intensifies along Lebanon’s southern border with Israel, the country’s government has turned to the Holy See for help…
Category: Middle East
Pope Leo XIV Honors Fallen Lebanese Priest and Calls the Church to Be a Sign of Unity
Pope Leo XIV remembered a Lebanese priest who died while aiding his wounded parishioners and reflected on the Church’s mission…
Pilgrims Evacuate Holy Land as War Breaks Out, Jesuit Priest Reflects on Faith Amid Crisis
A Jesuit priest who recently led a Catholic pilgrimage to the Holy Land says the experience of fleeing a war…
Bishop in Northern Arabia Calls Christians and Muslims to Pray Together for Peace Amid War
As violence continues to shake the Middle East, a Catholic bishop serving the Gulf region is urging believers of different…
As Missiles Fall Across the Gulf, Church Leaders Urge Prayer and Diplomacy in Escalating Iran Conflict
As military strikes intensify across the Middle East, Catholic leaders in the Gulf are pleading for calm, prayer, and renewed…
Iran Protests Turn Deadly as Economic Anger Grows Into Calls for National Change
Nearly a week of protests across Iran has escalated into deadly confrontations, as demonstrations initially driven by economic hardship have…
Tehran Dedicates Metro Station to the Virgin Mary Amid Ongoing Restrictions on Christians
The city of Tehran has inaugurated a new metro station named after the Holy Virgin Mary — a rare public…
‘Pray to the Prince of Peace’: Vice President J.D. Vance Calls for Faith and Patience During Fragile Gaza Ceasefire
Vice President J.D. Vance and Second Lady Usha Vance arrived in Israel on Tuesday, entering one of the most delicate…
Christians Branded as ‘Security Threats’ as Türkiye’s Crackdown Tests Religious Freedom
In recent years, Türkiye’s policies toward Christian communities, especially foreign Christian workers, have taken on a troubling and alarming character.…
After ISIS: The Bells of Mosul Ring Again as Churches Reopen
Eight years after ISIS ravaged Mosul, the heart of northern Iraq once again echoes with the sound of church bells.…