Global Church News

Condolence Letter from President Taitama Tolman Singapore/Malaysia Mission

Apr 23, 2025

We join Catholics from all walks of life in mourning the loss of His Holiness Pope Francis. He was a wonderful, loving, and capable leader who dedicated himself to advocating for religious freedom and human rights.
East Timor mourns Pope Francis months after visit

Apr 23, 2025

Just months after Pope Francis visited Catholic-majority East Timor, residents on April 22 mourned his death with flags at half-mast, candle-lit vigils and emotional ceremonies with his trip fresh in their memory.
China expresses condolences after death of Pope Francis

Apr 23, 2025

Beijing and the Vatican inked a 2018 agreement allowing both Beijing and the Holy See a say in appointing bishops
Myanmar Catholics mourn pope who prayed in their darkest times

Apr 23, 2025

Pope Francis was the only Catholic church chief to visit the country in 2017 amid a brief democratic experiment
Jerusalem patriarch hails Pope Francis' commitment to Gaza

Apr 23, 2025

In a final Easter message, the pontiff condemned the 'deplorable humanitarian situation' in the besieged territory
Pilgrims gather as Pope Francis lies in state

Apr 23, 2025

The world mourns a humble leader before his historic burial outside the Vatican
Flags at half-mast across the Pacific for Pope Francis

Apr 23, 2025

Francis said in his September 2024 visit that he would like to personally oversee the canonization of Peter To Rot from PNG
Trump, Zelensky to attend Pope Francis's funeral

Apr 23, 2025

In St Peter's Square, believers and tourists alike gathered to pay their respects, some bearing flowers or candles
Pope Francis' final hours and gratitude for returning to the Square

Apr 22, 2025

Among the final words of the late Pope Francis was a "thank you" to his personal healthcare assistant, Massimiliano Strappetti, for encouraging him to take one last ride in the popemobile on Sunday after the Urbi et Orbi. He rested in the afternoon, had a quiet dinner, and then at dawn suddenly fell ill and died.
Trump will attend Pope Francis’ funeral in Rome

Apr 22, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump will attend the funeral of Pope Francis in Rome, the president said on April 21, Monday.