Global Church News

Hope for the children of Lahore Catholic couple burnt alive

Jan 18, 2019

The Church and the Cecil and Iris Chudhary Foundation (CICF) support the education of Suleman, Sonia and Poonam Shazad. For their grandfather, “the true guardians of the children are the Church and the CICF”.
Catholics in favour of Bangsamoro autonomy in Mindanao

Jan 18, 2019

A referendum is scheduled over the new few weeks in Mindanao to ratify a new autonomy law. The Mindanao Catholic Church Leaders for Peace (MCCLP) believe it will remedy “historic injustices” suffered by the Muslim community. For PIME missionary, “Fear and promises tend to influence the various positions.”
Meeting of Bishops to ‘ensure no more stonewalling or cover ups’

Jan 18, 2019

The aim of Pope Francis' February meeting on abuse and safeguarding is to clarify and underline what must and must not be done with allegations and make sure no more cases are ever covered up, said Andrea Tornielli, editorial director for the Vatican Dicastery for Communication.
India’s Latin-rite Bishops elect new office bearers

Jan 18, 2019

India’s Latin-rite bish- ops elected new office bearers.
Italy’s Super Cup fracas illustrates vexed bond between religion and sports

Jan 17, 2019

Controversy surrounds Italian soccer’s “Super Cup” in Saudi Arabia this Wednesday, which limits the attendance of single women.
Open letter: Rethinking the future of the Catholic Church in Hong Kong

Jan 17, 2019

A group of Catholics, mostly young people, have addressed a letter to the diocesan Curia. Whilst appreciating the educational and charitable work the Church has offered so far, the petitioners demand the diocese not be China’s "vassal" and end the "colonial" phase of its work as a substitute services provider.
Bishops visiting Israel hear Christian concerns over Jewish nation-state law

Jan 17, 2019

A group of international bishops has been urged to take home their concerns about how the recent Israeli nation-state law affects the rights of Christians living in Israel.
Card Sako: A new Bishop in Mosul, a source of hope for Christians and Muslims

Jan 17, 2019

On 18 January, the cardinal presides over the episcopal ordination of Fr. Najib Mikhael Moussa, Archbishop of Mosul and Fr. Robert Jarjis, auxiliary in Baghdad. The Muslims are happy for the return of "a Christian leader."
Haifa, exhibition 'blasphemous': Controversy hides struggle between powers with Christians as pawns

Jan 17, 2019

Christian leader Sobhy Makhoul speaks of clashes between Israeli factions and parties fighting each other. An exhibition with a work that depicts the Ronald McDonald crucified like Jesus. The leaders of the Churches of Jerusalem ask for "respect" and renew the invitation to promote tolerance.
Cardinal Wuerl acknowledges he knew of one accusation against predecessor

Jan 17, 2019

In a second letter issued in mid-January about what he knew and didn't regarding abuse allegations involving his predecessor, Cardinal Donald W. Wuerl, Washington's retired archbishop, apologized Jan. 15 for what he called a "lapse of memory," clarifying that he knew of at least one abuse allegation against former U.S. Cardinal Theodore E. McCarrick, but he had "forgotten" about it.