Global Church News

The world cannot afford a new cold war between China and the US

Sep 26, 2020

The world is taking a “very dangerous direction”: that of a new Cold War between China and the United States. The warning comes from the UN Secretary General, Antonio Guterres (pic) who two days ago, at the opening of the United Nations General Assembly, warned all countries of possible future tragedies and divisions.
Chinese Catholics angry over book claiming Jesus killed sinner

Sep 26, 2020

Catholics in mainland China are upset about the distortion of a Bible story in a school textbook, which claims Jesus Christ stoned to death a sinner woman in order to respect the law of the time.
Thai Binh celebrates new Sacred Heart Seminary

Sep 26, 2020

The new facility will be able to accommodate 200-300 students. The diocese has up to 40 candidates each year. In the past, the government limited the number of vocations.
In first ever, a woman religious to lead the Catholic Education Association

Sep 26, 2020

Sister Marissa Viri elected president of CEAP during a conference, held online due to the pandemic. Her swearing in scheduled for tomorrow, in a closed-door ceremony. Founded in 1941 and with 1524 connected schools, CEAP is one of the most important institutions in the field of education, Catholic and otherwise.
China: Eight new priests for Diocese of Beijing

Sep 26, 2020

Eight deacons of the archdiocese of Beijing were ordained to the priesthood Sept 23, the feast of the Apostle St Matthew.
Vatican Cardinal Tagle recovers from coronavirus

Sep 26, 2020

Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle, the head of the Vatican’s evangelization congregation, has recovered from the coronavirus, the Philippine bishops’ news service said Sept 23.
English, Welsh Bishops say use conscience on COVID-19 vaccine

Sep 26, 2020

The Bishops of England and Wales have made a U-turn on the morality of using a COVID-19 vaccine derived from aborted fetuses, telling Catholics it is now a matter for their own consciences.
Quebec religious leaders decry heightened coronavirus restrictions on houses of worship

Sep 26, 2020

Religious leaders in the Canadian province of Quebec are speaking out against tightening COVID-19 restrictions in certain areas, which they say treat worship services more strictly than physically comparable entities like cinemas and theaters.
Subsidiarity means everyone has a role in healing society

Sep 26, 2020

Pope Francis said Wednesday, Sept 23 that he is worried that large pharmaceutical companies are listened to more than front-line healthcare workers in pandemic recovery and that the Catholic principle of subsidiarity is the solution.
Greenland is melting and islands are disappearing

Sep 26, 2020

I loathe the cold and love the warmth. Who doesn’t? I grew up in Ireland where spring and winter were always very cold.