Middle East
Middle East
Portiuncula altar stone arrives in Southern Arabia as St. Francis jubilee begins
A stone from Assisi’s Portiuncula has become a sign of communion for Catholics in the Gulf.
Read moreChristians in Kuwait offer sustenance to Muslims as Lent and Ramadan overlap
“We wanted to say that the Church is an open home,” Father Suleiman Haifawi said, “and that authentic faith bears...
Read moreHistoric murals in Iraq emerge from the ruins of ISIS destruction
Restoration work is progressing rapidly on two 13th-century historic mural reliefs at the ancient Mar Behnam and Sarah Monastery.
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How urban planning is used to undermine Christian institutions in Turkey
Authorities are using zoning laws and urban planning regulations to prevent construction of Christian institutions, according to a new report...
Read moreChristian communities in Iraq fear resurgence of ISIS-linked violence
Iraq’s Christians are on edge as regional instability raises security concerns.
Read moreAmid new military moves in northeast Syria, Christians fear ISIS return and call for peace
Syrian Christians in Al-Jazeera await a political solution amid fears of an ISIS comeback.
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Holy Land Church leaders announce renovations to Grotto of the Nativity
The restoration work for the “hallowed site” follows a decree from the Presidency of the State of Palestine. Learn more...
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U.S. bishops join international delegation in West Bank, call for 2-state solution
Representatives of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops joined an international delegation to the West Bank, where they said conditions...
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2 new miracles reported through intercession of St. Charbel in 2026
Two new miracles have been attributed to St. Charbel already in 2026 — one in the United States and one...
Read more‘Our Lady of Arabia’ in Kuwait elevated to minor basilica in presence of Cardinal Parolin
The elevation of Our Lady of Arabia Church in Kuwait to a minor basilica is a historic first for the...
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