Global Church News
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For families of 21 Copts killed by ISIS, martyrdom is ‘Fifth Gospel’
Mar 20, 2019
The author of a newly translated book has spoken of the “extraordinary” willingness of the Coptic Martyrs to “bear witness to the Christian faith” as they were kidnapped and beheaded at the hands of ISIS in Libya in 2015.
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Cardinal Barbarin remains Archbishop, takes leave-of-absence
Mar 20, 2019
French Cardinal Philippe Barbarin will remain the Archbishop of Lyon, the Vatican announced Tuesday.
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Feast of Saint Joseph reminds us ‘to trust God and not be afraid’
Mar 19, 2019
A Catholic Church leader reminds the faithful on the Feast of Saint Joseph on Tuesday, March 19, “to put your complete trust in God and not be afraid.
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Pope calls to be close to those who suffer with the tenderness and dedication of a mother
Mar 19, 2019
Francis met with members of the Camillian charismatic family. During the meeting, he told them to live and bear witness to the merciful love of Christ towards the sick, especially the poorest, to meet their physical and spiritual needs. Proclaiming the Kingdom of God and caring for the sick is the task that the whole Church has received from Jesus.
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Muslim speaks out on the Christchurch massacre: Hate is the religion of terrorism
Mar 19, 2019
The attacks reflect a malaise, reinforced by extreme right-wing and hate-filled intellectuals. The murderer was obsessed with the end of Europe and the idea of "a great replacement" of its peoples. Islamic terrorism is a direct cause of the emergence of nationalism and Islamophobia.
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Cardinal Marx: Church must have serious debate on celibacy, role of women
Mar 19, 2019
The Catholic Church in Germany is at a point where serious debate — including on priestly celibacy and the role of women — and openness to doing things in a new way must be encouraged, said the president of the German bishops' conference.
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Bangladeshi Christians, Muslims and Hindus condemn the Christchurch mosque attacks
Mar 19, 2019
Two Bangladeshis are among the dead. Thousands of Muslims stand in front of Dhaka’s press club to protest. The bishop of Rajshahi, who harshly condemned the attack by the Australian supremacist, wishes eternal rest to the dead.
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How the Big Easy celebrates St. Joseph
Mar 19, 2019
Catholic culture is everywhere in New Orleans. Mardi Gras is the city’s defining celebration. The city’s cathedral is one of its most well-known landmarks.
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A journey during Lent to deepen our presence to God
Mar 18, 2019
Lent is not necessarily a time just for facing guilt, doing penance, working toward conversion from sin, and focusing on failings and inadequacies. Essentially, Lent is an invitation to deepening our relationship with God, an invitation to growth, to fuller life.
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Convicted French cardinal Barbarin to tender resignation to Pope Francis
Mar 18, 2019
French Cardinal Philippe Barbarin, who received a six-month suspended jail sentence for failing to report sex abuse by a priest under his authority, i
Sunday Reflection
Second Sunday of Lent: On being transfigured
Today’s readings help us to refocus on the spiritual in our lives, to refocus on the mystical. The mystery of God has entered human history in the covenant God made with this wandering Armenian, Abram, whom He now names Abraham.
