Global Church News

Pope urges support for victims of Cyclone Idai in southeast Africa

Mar 21, 2019

Pope Francis is urging prayers and support for the many victims of Cyclone Idai, which has caused widespread destruction and flooding in the southeast African nations of Mozambique, Zimbabwe, and Malawi.
Caritas Colombo undertakes Lent campaign for youth, disabled children and cancer patients

Mar 21, 2019

Some 300,000 envelopes and 500,000 money boxes are available. Last year almost US$ 25,000 were raised.
As spring comes, cherry trees blossom in Nagasaki

Mar 21, 2019

The annual blossom came four days earlier than average this year but three days later than last year. The warmer than usual weather caused the early flowering. In Japanese culture the event has been important since the 9th century. Hanami are traditional festivals in which the Japanese and tourists fill streets and parks to see tree blossom.
Card. Yeom: Every human life from conception is noble, honourable, dignified

Mar 21, 2019

South Korean Cardinal Andrew Yeom Soo-jung has reiterated the Church’s pro-life stand against abortion and the death penalty.
Scientists call for global moratorium on genetically modified babies

Mar 21, 2019

A group of 18 scientists and bioethicists from seven countries has called for a global moratorium on the practice of editing human DNA to create genetically modified babies until the international community can develop a “framework” for how to proceed in an ethical manner.
Fr Lembo’s Lenten letter from Japan

Mar 20, 2019

PIME’s regional superior highlights the latest projects realised thanks to PIME’s charity body. A visit with young people in Tokyo is a stimulus for dialogue and meditation. He thanks those “in whose hearts grace works in an unseen way.”
Pakistani churches on high alert after New Zealand attacks

Mar 20, 2019

Church organises interfaith prayer vigils for Muslim victims across the country. Bishops and lay people strongly condemn terrorism, which “has no religion". Security measures around Christian places of worship have been tightened as Christians mark Lent and prepare for Easter.
2019 Pacem in Terris Award to the Dalai Lama. His successor will be Indian

Mar 20, 2019

The Bishop of Davenport personally presented the award to the Tibetan spiritual leader in Dharamshala. The award states: " Your leadership to promote
Cardinal Tagle urges prayers for Manila’s water crisis

Mar 20, 2019

In a circular, Card. Tagle has called on his faithful of Manila Archdiocese to pray for rain amidst an acute shortage of water in the capital.
Kazakhstan bishops issue statement supporting Archbishop Chullikatt

Mar 20, 2019

Kazakhstan bishops issue statement supporting Archbishop Chullikatt