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August 7, 2014

Church leaders staying put despite Libya chaos

Migrants walk as they disembark from a navy ship in the Sicilian harbour of Augusta. An influx of arrivals continues, spurred on by the unstable political situation in Libya. Church officials, however, have pledged to remain in Libya to minister to their flocks.

OXFORD, England - A Catholic official in Libya said Church leaders would remain in the country to support Muslims as well as Christians who remained.

Published in International
May 22, 2014

Priests in Libya say Catholics fearful as conflict escalates

Migrants walk as they disembark from a navy ship in the Sicilian harbor of Augusta May 22. More than 100 children were among the 488 migrants rescued by the Italian navy off the Sicilian coast on May 21 as the influx of arrivals continues, spurred on by the unstable political situation in Libya. Priests in Tripoli and Benghazi say Catholics are "living in fear" as a conflict with Islamists nears a showdown in Libya.

OXFORD, England - Catholics in Libya are "living in fear" as conflict escalates between Islamist militias and followers of a rebel general, said priests in Tripoli and Benghazi.

Published in International