Global Church News

Be apostles of forgiveness and selfless servants

Mar 07, 2025

Celebrating Holy Mass for the Jubilee of Deacons on February 23, Archbishop Rino Fisichella read Pope Francis’ homily in which he encourages deacons to be apostles of forgiveness, selfless servants and builders of communion. During the celebration, twenty-three deacons received the sacrament of Holy Orders. Below is the text of the homily prepared by the Holy Father.
Christians and Muslims: what we hope to become together

Mar 07, 2025

Message for the month of Ramadan and Aidil Fitri
25,000 pilgrims to gather in Rome for Jubilee of Volunteers

Mar 07, 2025

This weekend, the fifth major Jubilee event will bring together NGOs and volunteer organizations from five different continents. On Saturday, following a pilgrimage to the Holy Door of St. Peter’s Basilica, the pilgrims will take place in a series of dialogues and meetings across the city. On Sunday, Cardinal Michael Czerny will preside over Mass in St. Peter’s Square.
Day of the Righteous: Celebrating Polish nuns who saved Jews during Holocaust

Mar 07, 2025

March 6 marks the European Day of the Righteous, remembering and celebrating those who risked their lives in the 20th century to oppose totalitarian regimes.
Patriarch Pizzaballa: Lenten forgiveness is stronger than violent words of hatred

Mar 07, 2025

The Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, releases a message at the start of Lent, recalling that the "overbearing rhetoric of conflict and recrimination" can never prevent God from carrying out reconciliation in Jesus.
Catholic pastoral center bombed in Myanmar

Mar 06, 2025

Amid ongoing tensions and fighting, Burmese armed forces have bombed and destroyed a Catholic pastoral center of the Diocese of Banmaw in the northern part of Myanmar.
The emotional health of priests

Mar 06, 2025

How can we reassure men who have often reached the limits of their performance potential
India: Church assists victims of Manipur violence on road to recovery

Mar 06, 2025

“I don’t say that things are back to normal, but there is better stability,” says Fr. Athanasius Mung regarding the aftermath of the ethnic conflict in the Indian state of Manipur.
Catholic immigration advocates seek to counter false narratives

Mar 06, 2025

Bishop Seitz of El Paso, Texas, emphasized need to address root causes and support stable lives in home countries
Missionaries of Africa celebrating the Jubilee Year and the bicentenary of founder in 2025

Mar 06, 2025

Missionaries of Africa recently made a pilgrimage to the Basilica of Saint Peter in Rome, where they crossed through the Holy Door. This year, they are also celebrating the 200th Birth Anniversary of their Founder, Cardinal Charles Lavigerie.