Global Church News

Sheshan’s shrine is closed but its amusement park is open, like other tourist spots

Apr 17, 2021

The Catholic diocese of Shanghai has announced that pilgrimages to the shrine of Our Lady of Sheshan will be cancelled in May due to the Covid-19 pandemic. On the other hand, the amusement park on Sheshan Hill has been open for some time, as have many mass tourist spots in the country.
China’s central bank warns the country will lose its demographic edge over the US because of birth controls

Apr 17, 2021

The People’s Bank of China (PBOC), China’s Central Bank, has released a report in which it urges the government to scrap birth controls to avoid losing its economic edge over the United States.
Pope Francis to Brazil's Bishops: The Risen Christ is 'our strength, our unity'

Apr 17, 2021

Pope Francis on Thursday encouraged Brazil’s bishops to be united to each other and to their faith in the risen Christ, who will help them get through the COVID-19 situation in their country.
Anthony Fauci, Chelsea Clinton to speak at Vatican health conference

Apr 17, 2021

Anthony Fauci, Chelsea Clinton, and Deepak Chopra are among the featured speakers at a Vatican conference being held in May on the interplay of mind, body, and soul in healthcare.
A charming dissident: Hans Küng and China

Apr 17, 2021

The Swiss theologian and co-author Julia Ching shared a bitterness about the injustice they suffered from the Church
Are German Catholics pushing for divisive reformation?

Apr 17, 2021

While the Vatican is trying to circumscribe open dissent, the wealthy German Church is not conceding an inch to Rome.
St Anselm

Apr 17, 2021

Indifferent toward religion as a young man, Anselm became one of the Church’s greatest theologians and leaders. He received the title “Father of Scholasticism” for his attempt to analyze and illumine the truths of faith through the aid of reason.
St Fidelis of Sigmaringen

Apr 17, 2021

If a poor man needed some clothing, Fidelis would often give the man the clothes right off his back. Complete generosity to others characterized this saint’s life.
How a Catholic family of 16 lives debt-free

Apr 17, 2021

Five years ago, a Catholic family of 16 made international news for sending their children to college without any debt – and now the parents are offering their financial advice in a book.
UN warns Myanmar faces ‘full-blown conflict’ like Syria

Apr 17, 2021

The United Nations Rights chief has warned that the ongoing repression by Myanmar’s military of protesters could be heading into “fullblown conflict” similar to Syria’s.