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Day of prayer and fasting for South Sudan and Congo Watch

On Sunday Pope Francis announced that the first Friday of Lent would be a day of prayer and fasting for peace given the many ongoing ... continue reading

A story of Christian persecution and survival from Nigeria Watch

It is common in Nigeria that nomadic herdsmen clash with farmers over the use of land. However, in the past year in particular, raids by ... continue reading

Courageous police rescue six hostage nuns in Nigeria Watch

During a two day police operation, six women religious who were captured in Nigeria's Edo state two months ago were released unharmed on ... continue reading

Archaeologists open two new Egyptian tombs, discover mummy, artifacts Watch

Archaeologists have opened two new tombs at the Egyptian temple complex of Luxor. The tombs, near the ancient tomb of Hatshepsut, were ... continue reading

Over 200 worshipers killed during Friday prayer in BRUTAL terrorist attack in Egypt Watch

Up to 235 people have been killed during Friday prayers at a mosque in Egypt. The death toll, including many children, may continue to rise ... continue reading

Madagascar plague outbreak appears to be new, antibiotic resistant strain, can kill within three hours Watch

An ancient disease is stalking humanity once again, and this time it is exceptionally deadly. The plague has reemerged in Madagascar and is ... continue reading

Missionary priest kidnapped in Nigeria Watch

An Italian Catholic priest, who is a member of the Neocatechumenal Way, was kidnapped on Thursday by armed men in Benin City, Nigeria, ... continue reading

Why have ONE MILLION South Sudanese people entered Uganda? Watch

The tally of South Sudanese refugees entering Uganda for shelter and safety marked 1 million this week, in what is now the world's fastest ... continue reading

Massive mudslide in Sierra Leone impacts 9,000 people, Catholic Relief Services, Red Cross, aiding survivors Watch

A massive mudslide in Sierra Leone's capital city has left hundreds dead and thousands homeless, with relief agencies hurrying to respond. ... continue reading

Bloody massacre at St. Philip's Catholic Church leaves at least 11 dead Watch

At least 11 people are dead after a gunman opened fire during Mass at the St. Philip Catholic Church in southeastern Nigeria early Sunday. ... continue reading

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