Global Church News
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A year after ISIS invasion, religious minorities in Mosul could disappear
Jun 12, 2015
One year after ISIS invaded Mosul, the Iraqi city’s diverse religious heritage is on the verge of extinction, warned a U.S. government commission on Tuesday.
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A supernatural sign? Rare solar halo appears at Romero beatification
Jun 11, 2015
As the relics of Blessed Oscar Romero were brought out for veneration during his beatification Mass in San Salvador, the cloudy skies parted and a ring of light – known as a “solar halo” – appeared around the sun.
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Knights of Columbus see fifteenth consecutive year of increased charitable giving
Jun 11, 2015
The Knights of Columbus have been preparing to welcome Pope Francis to the U.S. this autumn with record-setting charity, having raised more than $173 million in 2014.
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Peace demands passion, patience, hard work
Jun 10, 2015
To overcome fear, discrimination and conflict, people must have a deep desire to open themselves up to God and his mercy, and work actively for peace every day, Pope Francis said.
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US catechetical sunday to focus on human dignity
Jun 10, 2015
Catholics are called to uphold the dignity of all people, including migrants, the poor, victims of trafficking and people with illnesses and disabilities, says the theme for the US Catechetical Sunday 2015, “Safeguarding the Dignity of Every Human Person.
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Polish, Eastern Catholic bishops stand firm on pastoral care for families
Jun 10, 2015
During recent meetings which were held separately, both the Polish bishops and the Eastern Catholic bishops from Europe have discussed the family in view of the upcoming Synod on the Family, and are likely to uphold Catholic pastoral care for families.
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3D technology takes pilgrims 'back in time' to Medieval Church
Jun 10, 2015
For fans of Church history and architecture, 3D imaging may be the second-best thing to time travel, allowing them to experience a medieval church as it existed hundreds of years ago.
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New UN agenda could enable massive global expansion of abortion
Jun 10, 2015
A massive, well-funded push to increase access to abortion worldwide could be underway at the United Nations, and according to one congressman it could silence faith-based organizations which oppose abortions out of conscience.
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Ethiopia's Cardinal Souraphiel brings African family values to the college of cardinals
Jun 09, 2015
Elevated to the rank of cardinal in February, Ethiopian Archbishop Berhaneyesus Demerew Souraphiel of Addis Ababa has brought the richness of African values to bear in the College of Cardinals.
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Bishop Heiner Koch, a German delegate to Family Synod, appointed Berlin archbishop
Jun 09, 2015
The Vatican confirmed on Monday, June 8 that Pope Francis has appointed Bishop Heiner Koch of Dresden-Meissen as Archbishop of Berlin.
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Sunday Reflection
Third Sunday of Easter: Witnesses
Today’s Gospel reading is an Easter account from the Gospel of Luke. It begins with the events that took place on the evening of Easter Sunday, after Jesus had appeared to the two disciples on the road to Emmaus.
