Catholic politician in the Netherlands seeks leadership of left-wing party
- Aug 7, 2020
Eritrea
- Home
- Eritrea
Catholic Church suffering violence in Ethiopia, Eritrea
- May 29, 2020
Over the past two years, over 30 churches have been attacked in Ethiopia – half burned to the ground – leaving over 100 people dead. In Eritrea, where Catholics make up just about 4 percent of the population, Church-run schools and hospitals have been forcefully shut down by the government.
Ethiopian cardinal, other church leaders barred from entering Eritrea
- Feb 28, 2020
Ethiopian Cardinal Berhaneyesus Souraphiel and his delegation were barred from entering neighboring Eritrea, a development that underlines the souring relations between the church and the Eritrean authorities.
Eritrean bishops protest government seizure of Catholic schools
- Sep 19, 2019
Eritrean bishops protested the government’s seizure of Catholic schools and asked that the Church be enabled to continue its educational and health services.
For Eritrea’s Christians, government not the solution but the problem
- Jul 17, 2019
Eritrea under President Isaias Afwerki is an old-style secular police state that tolerates religion when it’s perceived to be socially useful, but that represses it if it ever becomes a threat.
Clinic closures point to anti-religious sentiment of Eritrean government
- Jul 9, 2019
The last Catholic healthcare clinic in Eritrea was closed by the government over the weekend in anger over the bishops’ pastoral letter they felt was too critical.
East African bishops condemn Eritrea seizure of church health centers
- Jun 26, 2019
Members of bishops’ conferences in East Africa condemned the Eritrea government’s seizure of health facilities belonging to the Catholic Church.
Most Read
Latest Stories
Quick Links
Currents News The Tablet DeSales Media Group in the Diocese of Brooklyn Angelus News The Catholic Channel on Sirius XM Catholic Standard Catholic TV
About Crux
We’re a news site dedicated to offering the very best in smart, wired and independent coverage of the Vatican and the Catholic Church.
Connect with us
Latest
© 2020 Crux Catholic Media Inc. 