Global Church News

Christians decry Myanmar military's search of churches

Apr 12, 2021

Myanmar’s military has conducted a search of Catholic and other Christian churches in the Buddhist-majority country.
China's last apostolic pro-nuncio dies in Australia

Apr 12, 2021

Cardinal Edward Cassidy was a former president of the Pontifical Council for Promoting Christian Unity
Cardinal Nichols leads Catholic community in mourning death of Prince Philip at age 99

Apr 12, 2021

Cardinal Vincent Nichols led the Catholic community Friday in mourning the death of Prince Philip at the age of 99.
Aid to the Church in Need appeals for prayers for Myanmar

Apr 11, 2021

The pontifical foundation reiterates Pope Francis’ appeal for an end to violence in the southeast Asian nation.
Chinese Christians honor ancestors at Easter

Apr 10, 2021

The traditional Qingming festival, also known as Tomb Sweeping Day, coincided with Easter Sunday this year.
Philippine diocese launches prayer app for Covid patients

Apr 10, 2021

'E-Pray' allows people in isolation to access spiritual guidance from priests during testing times
Timor-Leste priests, nuns join flood aid efforts

Apr 10, 2021

Priests and nuns in Timor-Leste have joined efforts to provide much-needed assistance to flash flood victims forced to flee their homes in recent days
“I plead guilty, but I have done no wrong”

Apr 10, 2021

One of Hong Kong's main political figures pleads guilty, but says he did no wrong. Political prisoners are pioneers of freedom. “I do not want to see Hong Kong rule[?] on the basis of such systemic violence.”
After Pope’s visit, 23,000 Christians reported returning to Iraq

Apr 10, 2021

Thousands of families are said to be returning to Iraq, just a few years after the towns were taken over by ISIS and Christians killed.
Violence in Northern Ireland widely condemned

Apr 10, 2021

They are scenes many thought had been consigned to history; but Wednesday night’s violence in Belfast demonstrated just how fragile peace can be.