Global Church News

Inspired by Pope Francis, California legal clinic offers free services

Jul 20, 2016

Free legal counsel and advice may sound too good to be true, but in the Diocese of Oakland, it’s a reality.
Bangalore Archdiocese welcomes Catholic students from Africa

Jul 20, 2016

Initiative comes after several attacks against African nationals in Indian cities
Who is 'the Black Madonna' and why is she so important?

Jul 20, 2016

Our Lady of Czestochowa, also known as the “Black Madonna,” will be one of Pope Francis' primary stops during his visit to Poland at the end of this month for the global World Youth Day gathering.
Manchester parish prepares to take in Syrian refugees

Jul 20, 2016

The Community Sponsorship scheme allows groups, such as churches, to help integrate refugees into Britain
Pakistani Catholics gear up for World Youth Day

Jul 20, 2016

Annual youth camp provides guidelines to its delegation ahead of celebrations in Poland.
What Catholics have to say about the GOP platform

Jul 20, 2016

The detailed platform adopted by the Republican Party this week received mixed reactions among Catholics for its positions.
Thousands of Christians gather to worship in Washington DC

Jul 20, 2016

More than 350,000 Christians from all denominations celebrated the life-changing power of Jesus on the National Mall in Washington
Card Dolan is guest of honour at event celebrating the founder of the Syro-Malankara Church

Jul 20, 2016

The Archbishop of New York praised the great diversity of the Indian Catholic Church, speaking at the celebrations in honour of Aboon Geevarghese Mar Ivanios, founder of the rite and "Servant of God." Strong bonds of friendship have tied the Archdiocese of New York and the Syro-Malankara Church since the late forties.
Egypt’s wave of persecution continues as mob stabs Christian to death

Jul 19, 2016

Sectarian violence against Christians has recently peaked in the south of the country
The Patron Saints of World Youth Day 2016 in Krakow

Jul 19, 2016

Fr. Thomas Rosica Reflects on Sts. John Paul II and Sr. Faustina Kowalsk