Global Church News
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Nuncio to Syria breaks silence over the fate of Fr Dall’Oglio and the 100,000 missing in the Syrian conflict
Jul 30, 2020
For seven years, nothing has been known about the fate of founder of the Mar Musa community, who disappeared in Raqqa on 29 July 2013. Card Zenari notes that the clergyman, like many of the missing, was as "card" to be played in the Syrian power game. Prisoners “must be freed or the families must be informed”. Some “good will” is needed.
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French missionary's legacy lives on among Vietnam's lepers
Jul 30, 2020
James K’Beo gathers his children and grandchildren on Sundays at his old wooden home where they have meals, rest and say prayers together.
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Caritas Internationalis reports ‘worrying’ increase in human trafficking
Jul 29, 2020
On the eve of the World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, Caritas Internationalis urges governments to increase efforts “to identify victims of trafficking and exploitation.”
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US cybersecurity firm says Beijing hackers attacked Vatican network
Jul 29, 2020
Hackers linked to the Chinese government have infiltrated Vatican computer networks, including the Roman Catholic Church’s Hong Kong-based representative, a US firm that tracks state-backed cyberattacks said on Wednesday.
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El Salvador suspends celebrations for feast of Divine Saviour
Jul 29, 2020
The traditional procession of the Divine Saviour of the World, which takes place each year in San Salvador on August 5, has been suspended in 2020 due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic.
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Indian Catholics celebrated the feast day of St Alphonsa
Jul 29, 2020
Indian Catholics today celebrated the feast day of Saint Alphonsa, the saint who suffered physically during much of her short life (36 years).
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Down to earth faith
Jul 29, 2020
We celebrate Martha because, like Thomas, she is among the witnesses to Jesus. She was struggling with the loss of her brother when she affirmed her faith in Jesus. “Yes, Lord, I have come to believe that you are the Christ, the Son of God.” Thomas asked the hard questions and demanded proof, and then he proclaimed, “My Lord and my God” before the Mystery of the risen Christ.
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Cardinal Zen: In Vatican II, Catholics hear ‘real voice of the Holy Spirit’
Jul 29, 2020
Cardinal Joseph Zen, the emeritus Bishop of Hong Kong, has made an impassioned defense of the Second Vatican Council, criticizing both “extreme conservatives” and “extreme progressives” for rejecting the authority and authenticity of the conciliar documents.
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Hong Kong Cardinal extends suspension of public Masses amid Covid-19 surge
Jul 28, 2020
With Covid-19 cases rising quickly in Hong Kong leading to concerns over a “third wave”, Cardinal John Tong cancels all public Masses until further notice.
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Catholics mark centenary of Poland’s consecration to the Sacred Heart
Jul 28, 2020
Catholics marked the 100th anniversary Monday of the consecration of Poland to the Sacred Heart.
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Sunday Reflection
Eighteenth Sunday of Ordinary Time: The Culture of Life
The Gospel reading for this Sunday begins with Jesus hearing the news of the death of John the Baptist, who was murdered, as you know, by Herod as part of the plot of his wife, Herodias, to protect her position at court. You know the story.
