Global Church News
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Dewi, a young Muslim woman, on her meeting with Pope Francis
Jul 11, 2019
A photo taken in St Peter's Square has made her an icon of interfaith dialogue in Indonesia. The young woman is an activist with Gus Durian, a youth movement affiliated with the world's largest moderate Islamic organisation. "It is essential to create opportunities to meet people in other religious contexts."
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Italian Bishops’ Conference donates one million euros to South Sudan
Jul 11, 2019
Eight years after independence, South Sudan is still suffering from one of the worst humanitarian crises in the world. Italy's Bishops have renewed their commitment to assisting the people of South Sudan.
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Russian Orthodox Church considers ending blessings for nuclear weapons
Jul 11, 2019
The Russian Orthodox Church is debating an end to the practice of blessing large scale weapons, including nuclear missiles.
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Papua New Guinea, tribal violence explodes: 24 dead, including pregnant women
Jul 11, 2019
The causes of recent violence is unknown. The premier says that those responsible for the killings are men from the Hagui, Okiru and Liwi tribes. Local media report at least two incidents in small villages in the Tari-Pori district. The provincial administrator of Hala calls for reinforcements.
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In the Amazon, the Karipuna people fight to defend their land
Jul 11, 2019
"If we allow our territory to be occupied by mining companies, it will create a precedent for them to enter any community. And that would mean death for us”.
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Eritrean Catholic Church remains opposed to health facilities' closure
Jul 10, 2019
As the Eritrean government continues to seize and close Catholic healthcare sites throughout the country, the Church has denounced the intimidation used during the nationalization.
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'Never accept' separation of faith from political engagement, Chaput says
Jul 10, 2019
Christians are called to win the battle of ideas and values in secular society, Philadelphia Archbishop Charles Chaput said Tuesday.
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Cardinal expresses concern as conditions worsen in Venezuela
Jul 10, 2019
Cardinal Baltazar Enrique Porras Cardozo said Monday that conditions in Venezuela continue to deteriorate under the country's socialist government.
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Christmas, Bible controversies prompt VA policies for 'inclusive' religious liberty
Jul 10, 2019
New policies from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs permit religious literature, symbols, and displays at VA facilities in a way that protects the religious freedom of veterans and families while “ensuring inclusivity and nondiscrimination,” the department has said after some controversies over Christmas decorations, Christmas caroling, cards, and other religious displays.
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Nicaraguan cardinal calls on OAS to speak with victims of nation's crisis
Jul 10, 2019
The Archbishop of Managua asked Sunday that the Organization of American States dialogue with the victims of Nicaragua's sociopolitical crisis.
Sunday Reflection
Fifteenth Sunday: The good samaritan next door
The Parable of the Good Samaritan is a parable of living the Law of the Lord. That is how the parable begins. That is what the scholar of the Law asked Jesus to comment on.
