Global Church News

Russian patriarch blesses new Paris Church

Dec 06, 2016

Patriarch Kirill led a sanctifying ceremony in the Saint Trinity Church
How the new Bishop of Arlington hopes to heal division in society

Dec 06, 2016

The Gospel is the answer to a wounded society, the new bishop of Arlington said in the wake of the presidential election.
Catholic colleges to undocumented students: You're still welcome

Dec 06, 2016

More than 100 presidents of Catholic colleges and universities have reaffirmed their support for undocumented students in light of questions about the future of U.S. immigration policy.
Clashes in Shan State: St. Francis Xavier Church in Mung Koe destroyed

Dec 06, 2016

The parish hit by government army bombings, fighting the Kachin and Shan ethnic militias in the north-east of the country. Bishop: "Only the bell tower left standing. Priests, nuns and the faithful have fled to China. "
Zambia celebrates Blessed Engelmar’s Beatification

Dec 05, 2016

The rainy day celebrations turned out to be a joyous and solemn occasion for the CMM family of priests, brothers, students and CMM Associates.
Franciscan nun killed in the Democratic Republic of Congo

Dec 05, 2016

Sr. Marie-Claire, a Franciscan religious sister, was killed in Bukavu this week on Tuesday
Sri Lanka’s president praises the Church for helping the poor

Dec 05, 2016

President Sirisena also thanked his friend, Cardinal Ranjith, for giving him advice
Virgin of Guadalupe visits women in LA jail

Dec 05, 2016

The image of the Virgin of Guadalupe made its way through the narrow halls of the Century Regional Women Detention Facility in Lynwood, California on Sunday, Nov. 27.
How to celebrate Christmas with Benedictine nuns

Dec 05, 2016

As the Christmas season approaches, the hit-making community of Benedictine nuns based in Missouri have released an album full of carols with which to
Reverence wanes in Goa's churches

Dec 05, 2016

The former Portuguese colony and now Indian state of Goa’s historical churches are turning into tourist sites rather than places of devotion, with visitors vying to pose for selfies rather than praying.