Global Church News

Advent is Mary’s time

Dec 04, 2016

“To celebrate Advent means: to become Marian, to enter into that communion with Mary’s ‘Yes,’ which, ever anew, is room for God’s birth, for the ‘fullness of time,’” said Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI.
Pauline Cooperators attend Advent Recollection

Dec 04, 2016

Around 17 Pauline Cooperators attended their Advent recollection at the Daughters of St Paul convent here on 3 Dec 2016.
President Sirisena thanks Asian Bishops and the Church for their work

Dec 04, 2016

The Plenary Assembly of the Federation of Asian Bishops' Conferences is taking place in Sri Lanka. On the eve of the meeting, Sri Lanka’s president met with a delegation of bishops. Catholics promote the social and religious life of the population.
A "quiet" ordination with an illegitimate bishop in Xichang

Dec 04, 2016

Again in Xichang, as in Chengdu, police deployed to ensure the participation of the excommunicated Bishop Lei Shiyin. Comment: "Chinese Bishops are spineless." The Diocese of Xichang is formed by 35 thousand faithful and 10 priests. Its sisters run a leper colony.
Father Stanley Rother: The first US-born martyr

Dec 03, 2016

Pope Francis has recognized the martyrdom of Father Stanley Rother, a priest of the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City who served in Guatemala, making him the first martyr to have been born in the United States.
Nun killed in Democratic Republic of Congo

Dec 03, 2016

A nun in the Democratic Republic of Congo was murdered earlier this week by unknown suspects in an apparent robbery, the Pontifical Institute for Foreign Missions has reported.
Christmastime in New Orleans: A holiday celebration unlike any other

Dec 02, 2016

When most people think of New Orleans, they think of Mardi Gras. The raucous parades, elaborate masks, and colorful beads associated with the Carnival season are largely synonymous with the southern Louisiana city.
This lone Jesus statue survived the Tennessee wildfires

Dec 02, 2016

As devastating wildfires continue to burn in East Tennessee, a startling discovery was made.
Church needs to scale up HIV response

Dec 02, 2016

A Catholic bishop stressed the need for the Church to scale up its fight against HIV/AIDS and counter discrimination against those living with the con
Hundreds mourn beloved homeless man in San Francisco

Dec 02, 2016

Thomas Hooker prayed in the church every day and was hailed as a 'kind and friendly soul'