Global Church News
-
Pope Francis defends Russian Orthodox
Jun 04, 2018
In the meeting with a Russian delegation led by Hilarion, the pontiff came out against the creation of an Orthodox Patriarchate of Kyiv, autonomous from Moscow, a goal supported instead by Bartholomew I. The pontiff expressed veiled criticisms of the Greek Catholics, who should not meddle in the internal affairs of the Russian Orthodox Church. A new meeting between Francesco and Kirill seems possible.
-
Reflection for Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ
Jun 03, 2018
Today is the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ. At one time, this day was called Corpus Christi, the Latin words for “the Body of Christ.”
-
Chilean abuse victims say Pope Francis listened to them
Jun 03, 2018
Survivors of sexual abuse and other abuses perpetrated by Chile’s most notorious abuser priest, Fernando Karadima, met with Pope Francis Saturday.
-
Dicastery on Laity, Family, and Life issues document on sports
Jun 03, 2018
Sports touch the lives of many people, and while they can be a vehicle for character growth, they can also pose moral dangers, as in cases of abuse or corruption, warned a Vatican document released Friday.
-
Despite criticism, major superiors of India working for the country
Jun 02, 2018
The Conference of Religious India held a meeting in Chennai (Tamil Nadu) from 27 to 30 May. Participants agreed that, despite criticism of Christians, they will continue to work together for the good of the country.
-
Myanmar and world religious leaders for peace in Rakhine
Jun 02, 2018
Led by Card Charles Maung Bo, a delegation of Religions for Peace, visited Rakhine. The religious representatives visited refugee camps and local ethnic communities. Between May 22 and 25, they came together to express a shared response to the challenges facing the country.
-
Gabriel Rojar, 6, 'Peace boy' and social media hero
Jun 02, 2018
The little Christian boy lives with his parents in Youhanabad, a district in Lahore. He has uploaded videos and images with peace messages on Youtube and Facebook. For his father, "It was amazing to see this little boy speak out for such an important cause".
-
Build culture of solidarity with ethical economy
Jun 02, 2018
Pope Francis and Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew of Constantinople called on Christians to work together to build a culture of solidarity in the face of growing economic inequality and a lack of respect for the human dignity of the poor and of migrants.
-
Marriage proclaims ‘love is possible’
Jun 01, 2018
Marriage is a sacrament not only for the bride and groom, but for the entire Catholic Church, because it proclaims that “love is possible,” Pope Franc
-
Abortion doesn’t protect women’s human rights
Jun 01, 2018
It is a contradiction to claim that promoting access to safe abortions is somehow protecting the human rights of women and girls, a Vatican representa
Sunday Reflection
Jesus did not turn away from His mission
Today, Palm or Passion Sunday, is the first day of Holy Week, the high point of the Church’s year, climaxing in the Easter Triduum: Holy Thursday, Good Friday, and the Easter Vigil on Holy Saturday.