Tag: Ethiopia

Eritrean authorities detain Catholic bishop, but won’t say why

Eritrean authorities are continuing to detain Catholic Bishop Fikremariam Hagos Tsalim of Segheneity, who was arrested at the...

Ethiopian bishops say ‘No more war!’ as fighting resumes

As fighting resumed in northern Ethiopia, the nation's bishops urged both parties to prioritize peace, saying women, children...

Nun and priests flee, more churches shut amid Ethiopia’s insecurity

Catholic bishops in Ethiopia have warned that insecurity is shutting down churches and forcing more priests and nuns...

Remember those affected by war, cardinal says as Ethiopia marks Christmas

As Ethiopia celebrated Christmas Jan. 7, Cardinal Berhaneyesus Souraphiel of Addis Ababa called for humility, patience and gentleness,...

Ethiopian bishop describes ongoing conflict as people’s ‘Way of the Cross’

An Ethiopian Catholic bishop has described the massive destruction, suffering and loss of life that continues to plague...

Church leaders call attention to Ethiopia as troops approach capital

One year into the conflict in Ethiopia's Tigray region, Father Joseph Mussie Zerai is urging the international community...