Global Church News

Synodality is not democracy

Oct 04, 2024

As the Catholic Church embarks on the second session of the Synod on Synodality, Pope Francis took the opportunity to address key issues during his visit to Asia and Oceania in September.
Prayer for the Synod

Oct 04, 2024

Adsumus Sancte Spiritus
Learning to aid others to safety

Oct 04, 2024

Caritas Indonesia hosted the Caritas Asia Regional Humanitarian Forum from September 17 to 19.
Working together among members in the region

Oct 04, 2024

The SHAPE (Strengthening Humanitarian Partnership and Exchanges) initiative, spearheaded by Caritas Asia, is a collaborative effort that emphasises mutual engagement among member organisations in the region.
Collaborating to address societal and environmental needs

Oct 04, 2024

Archbishop Julian Leow recently visited Tzu Chi in Taiwan, accompanied by Fr Andrew Manickam OFM Cap (Ecclesiastical Assistant to the Archdiocesan Creation Justice Ministry), Dr Gary Liew, (Director of the Archdiocesan Office for Human Development), and members of Tzu Chi Malaysia.
African influencers trained to evangelise on social media

Oct 04, 2024

Out of 141 original participants, 56 received diplomas, including nine from Burkina Faso, who were awarded their certificates in a ceremony in Ouagadougou on September 12.
Tokyo archbishop urges patience and unity in Synodal journey

Oct 04, 2024

Archbishop Isao Kikuchi of Tokyo pic called for patience, discernment, and a commitment to God’s values in the ongoing synodal process of the Catholic Church, urging the faithful to embrace the journey despite worldly challenges and expectations.
Celebrating Caritas Nigeria Day 2024

Oct 04, 2024

Caritas Nigeria Day is an annual event inaugurated in 2010. It is an occasion to reflect on the local Church’s humanitarian strides and challenges.
Priest hopes to inspire after his “Jeopardy!” appearance

Oct 04, 2024

Viewers were slightly stunned to see a Catholic priest on the September 19 episode of Jeopardy!
Church helping thousands of Christians forced into exile

Oct 04, 2024

The Church – with support from a leading Catholic charity – has stepped up help for thousands of Christians driven out of their homes by extremists in Burkina Faso, according to a priest caring for displaced people.