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Pope Leo praises Italian military police at Mass in Castel Gandolfo

Burkina Faso

Internally displaced people wait for aid in Djibo, Burkina Faso, on May 26. 2022. (Credit: Sam Mednick/AP.)

Catholic priest praises Burkina Faso leader over commitment to bridge religious gaps

Apr 10
Ngala Killian Chimtom

People ride their scooters in the Gounghin district of Ouagadougou in Burkina Faso on Jan. 26, 2022. (Credit: Sophie Garcia/AP.)

Vatican praises Burkina Faso for fight against terrorism

Feb 19
Ngala Killian Chimtom

Children gather in a classroom at school in the village of Dori, Burkina Faso, Tuesday Oct. 20, 2020. More than half of the displaced by growing violence between Islamic extremists and security forces are children, and many are traumatized by their experiences. But mental health services in the West African country are limited, and children are often overlooked for treatment.(Credit: Sam Mednick/AP.)

Burkina Faso diocese holds day of prayer after nearly 200 people killed in Jihadist attack

Aug 29, 2024
Ngala Killian Chimtom

Christians praying in Ouahigouya Diocese, Burkina Faso. (Credit: Aid to the Church in Need.)

Burkina Faso bishop says ‘faith has grown’ after attacks by jihadist terrorists

Mar 2, 2024
Ngala Killian Chimtom

Burkina Faso mutinous soldiers guard the entrance of the national television station in Ouagadougou, Monday Jan. 24, 2022. (Credit: Sophie Garcia/AP.)

Over a dozen Catholics killed Sunday in Burkina Faso

Feb 27, 2024
Ngala Killian Chimtom

A mural is seen in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, on March 1, 2023. (Credit: AP Photo.)

Bishops speak about persistent insecurity in Burkina Faso

Feb 24, 2024
Ngala Killian Chimtom

African bishops warn coups could make continent a proxy in a new Cold War

Sep 21, 2023
Ngala Killian Chimtom

As persecution worsens in Burkina Faso, Christians come back to the Church

Sep 9, 2023
Ngala Killian Chimtom

African bishops oppose military intervention to end coup in Niger

Aug 8, 2023
Ngala Killian Chimtom

Africans make haste to WYD not as tourists, but as pilgrims

Jul 29, 2023
Ngala Killian Chimtom

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