Global Church News

Prof. Wilinski: Rights of victims of abuse must be protected

Sep 22, 2021

A conference on the safeguarding of minors and vulnerable persons taking place in Warsaw, Poland, highlights the Church’s efforts to to protect its vulnerable members. Prof. Pawel Wilinski reflects on the need to ensure abuse victims’ rights to information, representation, protection and compensation.
‘Sexual abuse in the Church has deep theological implications’

Sep 22, 2021

As a safeguarding conference in Warsaw wraps up its third day of deliberations, Church leaders from across Central and Eastern Europe examine how the suffering caused by clerical sexual abuse impacts the lives of survivors.
German Bishops turn attention to Synod and abuse scandal

Sep 22, 2021

The Catholic Bishops of Germany are holding their Fall Plenary Assembly, which focuses on the ongoing Synodal Path and reform in the Church.
Protection of minors in the Church in Central & Eastern Europe

Sep 22, 2021

Over the past few days, representatives of the Bishops' Conferences from Central and Eastern Europe have gathered in Warsaw to confront the crisis of sexual abuse. Father Adam ?ak, a member of the organizing committee, explains the socio-political and cultural situation that has affected the Church’s response in the region.
Young Catholics call for more solidarity and fraternity in Europe

Sep 21, 2021

Young Catholics call for more solidarity and fraternity in Europe. COMECE President, Cardinal Hollerich, reminds them that they are the future but they are also “Europe now”
International Day of Peace - UN calls for equitable, sustainable world

Sep 21, 2021

The United Nations is marking International Day of Peace on Tuesday, with the UN chief calling for a 24-hour ceasefire and urging all people to choose peace for a better future for humanity.
Fahr Monastery in Switzerland: ‘Laudato sí’ Garden

Sep 21, 2021

The first "Laudato sí" garden in German-speaking Switzerland was opened in the Fahr monastery on 21 May giving life to an idea conceived by Judith Samson, one of the novices. Visitors can now enjoy not only the beautiful garden full of herbs and flowers, but also learn a little more about Pope Francis’ encyclical "Laudato sí'".
Church in Slovakia organizes charity collection for the needy in Cuba

Sep 21, 2021

The Slovak faithful are encouraged to give generously in a charity collection to be taken up on 26 September for the brothers and sisters in need in Cuba, as part of the fruits of the recently-concluded Apostolic Visit of Pope Francis to Slovakia.
UK faith leaders call for action against climate change ahead of COP26

Sep 21, 2021

Scottish and UK religious leaders are calling on governments to take transformational climate action at the upcoming 26th UN Climate Change Conference (COP26) in Glasgow.
‘Suffering of clerical abuse survivors offers seeds for more faithful Church’

Sep 21, 2021

Church representatives from Central and Eastern Europe wrap up the second day of a safeguarding conference in Warsaw, which seeks to turn the pain endured by survivors of clerical sexual abuse into the seeds of a more faithful Church.