Global Church News

Film tells story of Irish chaplain on frontlines of World War I

Oct 15, 2018

A new film tells the story of Irish Jesuit Fr. William “Willie” Doyle, who during World War I brought the sacraments to dying soldiers on the battlefield, before he himself died in action on the frontline.
Pope: The devil destroys with vices and wars or with the spirit of worldliness

Oct 15, 2018

When the demon has been cast out, he returns. "Yes, we have our faults, our sins, but everything seems to be in order. And he is ‘well-mannered ': go, see, look for a nice clique, knock on the door -' May I enter? – He rings the bell. And these well-mannered demons are worse than the first, because you do not even realize they are in your home. "
Synod urged to make more room for young leaders and for women

Oct 14, 2018

Two women religious urged the Synod of Bishops to open more space in the Catholic Church, including in decision-making roles, to women and young people.
The Church needs a “preferential option for young people”

Oct 14, 2018

Concern for migrants and refugees took centre stage at the Synod of Bishops on young people that is being held on Oct 3 to 28, according to several participants.
St Francis and Loving a Sinful Church

Oct 12, 2018

St Francis of Assisi, whose feast is celebrated on October 4, somehow managed to reconcile his love for the Church with his understanding of it as an institution corrupted by power.
Protecting kids when they go online

Oct 12, 2018

Indian Buddhist, Christian, Hindu, Muslim and Sikh leaders are exploring ways to safeguard youngsters utilising the Internet.
London, Houston, Shanghai among cities sinking due to climate change

Oct 12, 2018

Some of the world's biggest cities face a flood-hit future as climate change induced sea-level rise compounds urban development problems, says a new report published by Christian Aid this week.
Indian Christians unite in ecumenical prayer to say enough to persecution

Oct 12, 2018

Persecution Relief organised a week of prayer against religious persecution in a country where anti-Christian violence is growing, with attempts to dr
Cardinal Gracias wants to meet young people

Oct 12, 2018

Inspired by the Synod on young people currently underway at the Vatican, the Archdiocese of Mumbai has organised a similar event for October 7.
First time Chinese Bishops participate at a Synod

Oct 12, 2018

The October Synod is also marked by the fact that two bishops from mainland China are taking part for the first time since the beginning of the Synod.