Global Church News

The Philippines’ newest cardinal shares his conclave criteria

Jan 22, 2025

The fifth cardinal of the Philippines, who earned a doctorate summa cum laude in sacred theology from the Catholic University of Leuven in Belgium, spoke about the Masses of thanksgiving that he was able to celebrate later in a “Christmas atmosphere” and recalled in particular the words of the pope in his homily.
Trump calls Bishop Budde 'nasty,' demands apology

Jan 22, 2025

Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde of the Episcopal Diocese of Washington criticized his stance on immigrants and LGBTQ rights
The Church's commitment to fostering ethical values among India's young

Jan 22, 2025

It not only shapes individual lives but also builds a society rooted in justice, empathy, and integrity
Rain-triggered landslide kills 19 in Indonesia

Jan 22, 2025

Rescuers race to find survivors but rain and debris hamper efforts in Central Java
Christian Unity week: Believers 'brought together by faith in the triune God'

Jan 22, 2025

Every autumn, the World Council of Churches welcomes a cohort of around 40 students to its Bossey Ecumenical Institute in Geneva, Switzerland.
Cardinal Sako: 'Working together is a sign of the unity Churches already share'

Jan 22, 2025

In a message for the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, the head of Iraq’s Chaldean Catholic Church highlights the unity already existing among Christians and calls for closer collaboration, including on peace, justice and human rights issues.
Italian nun Raffaella Petrini to head Vatican Governorate

Jan 22, 2025

In less than a month and a half, Pope Francis will install Franciscan nun Raffaella Petrini as head of the General Secretariat of the Government of the Vatican City State.
China ordains 11th bishop under Sino-Vatican agreement

Jan 22, 2025

Bishop Antoine Ji Weizhong will lead Luliang diocese, formed from the now-suppressed Fenyang diocese
The lambs of St Agnes: An ancient tradition of the Roman Church

Jan 22, 2025

Keeping with an ancient tradition, two lambs are blessed on the feast of Saint Agnes at the basilica bearing her name on Via Nomentana in Rome – the traditional site of her burial. The wool from these lambs will be woven into palliums for new archbishops, continuing a sacred tradition deeply rooted in history.
Cardinal urges restraint after South Sudanese killings

Jan 22, 2025

Local reports said that 16 people were killed and scores injured as security forces battled machete and club-wielding youth