Relics of 21 Coptic martyrs

Two weeks ago, the bishop of the Samalut Coptic Orthodox Church, Anba Befnosios, inaugurated the 21 Coptic martyrs from …

Bahrain, a church for the Catholic community of Arabia

The work will be finished by 2021. Once completed, it will be the main place of worship for the North Arabian community.…

Card. Edwin O’Brien expresses concern that Israel is limiting the equality of Non Jews

Israel’s new law restricts the rights of non Jews Israel has passed a law that affords exclusive rights to Jewish people and removes Arabic as a…

Through the martyrs is found the victory of Christ

Fadi Iskander received his ordination from the hands of the same bishop who ordained his father, Boulos Iskander Behnam,…

Card. Tagle to faithful: “We are for Christ”

“If you love Christ, many people will hate you.” This is what Archbishop Card. Luis Antonio Tagle of Manila said on the solemnity of Our L…

Redemptoris Mater: Where seminarians are trained to stay in Holy Land

It’s on the Mount of Beatitudes next to Domus Galilaeae, the Neocatechumenal Way’s pilgrimage and retreat ce…

Mufti from Lebanon: “The future is with Christians”

“We live in the same country, we share the same air and daily bread. We have the same destination: our future will…

Imam saves 262 Christians

“I didn’t think twice before acting.” Thus begins the story of a Nigerian imam who managed to save hun…

Cuban Priest: Church in Cuba is very creative despite prohibitions

Fr. Rolando studies communication in Rome. He hopes to return to his native home, Cuba, and communicate more effectively…

India: interview with bishops and the Prime Minister of Orissa

“The district of Kandhamal has become a symbol of faith, hope and perseverance for the Indian Church.” These…

The cross is the strongest weapon

“We are persecuted because of the cross, but this is the only and strongest weapon we have.” Fr. Naim Shosan…

Yazidi genocide survivor: verbal support is not enough

Salwa, who was kidnapped by ISIS, is calling for laws to be implemented to protect minorities. This is Salwa, a 20-year-…

Lunch uniting Christians and Muslims

“When we received the e-mail announcing the theme of the new international Caritas campaign and other NGOs on the …

Bari, ecumenical encounter with the East

On July 7, Pope Francis will be in Bari for the ecumenical reflection and prayer encounter with heads of Churches in the…

Cardinal Sako: Being named cardinal is a gift for Iraqi Muslims

“The pope has thus expressed his closeness to the Christians of Iraq, he tells them they are not forgotten,”…

Card. Parolin at US Embassy symposium: Religious diversity not a threat

The Vatican Secretary of State presented the Holy See’s seven essential elements for protecting religious minoriti…

We missionaries learn from the people

Sr. Maria Laudis Gloriae is one of the three sisters from the Institute Servants of the Lord and the Virgin of Matará wh…

A school of integration

Education is the basis of a society’s reconstruction. An effective formation favors the development of a community…

Pilgrimages are essential for Holy Land

Msgr. Pizzaballa visited Rome for the presentation of Saxum, a new center in Jerusalem that helps pilgrims. Daily life h…

Christian “guardians of faith”

Iraq has been fighting the Daesh war for more than three years. According to ACNUR, 3.2 million people have been affecte…