Global Church News

Islamist mob destroys Christian homes in Egypt

Dec 02, 2016

Islamists attacked a village after reports that Christians intended to build a church
Opponents of extremism stage Indonesian ral

Dec 02, 2016

An estimated 3,000 people took to the streets of Jakarta on Nov. 19, in a show of unity against Muslim hardliners and ethnic discrimination.
Pope Francis: Society needs priests 'enamored' with the Gospel

Dec 02, 2016

In his message for the 2017 World Day of Prayer for Vocations, Pope Francis focused on the need to be “missionary disciples” who first fall in love with God, and are then propelled into action, zealously spreading the Good News they have heard.
Pope Francis meets Vietnamese President in ‘Spirit of Dialogue’

Dec 02, 2016

After a brief meeting between Pope Francis and a delegation led by President Tran Dai Quang of Vietnam, the Vatican released a statement that acknowledged the good relations that exist between the Holy See and Vietnam, “sustained by a common spirit of dialogue” and a mutual effort to find areas of further progress.
Terrorist threats may suspend Masses in Philippines capital

Dec 02, 2016

An uptick in terrorist activity may cause Masses and other liturgical celebrations to be suspended in the capital city of Manila, Philippines, the country’s bishop’s conference has announced.
Indian Church looks to sainthood for murdered nun

Dec 02, 2016

The grave of a nun murdered in central India 21 years ago has been exhumed as part of a process that may eventually lead to her canonization.
Federation of Asian Bishops' Conference begins meeting

Dec 02, 2016

The eleventh plenary assembly of the Federation of Asian Bishops' Conference (FABC) is being held in Sri Lanka Nov. 28 – Dec. to 4.
Is Europe doing enough to protect persecuted Christians?

Dec 02, 2016

European leaders gathered this week at a conference in Vienna to discuss Christian persecution and its resounding effect on Europe, particularly emphasizing the need to seriously address religious discrimination and genocide around the world.
Pope's mercy message 'influences' Pakistan to release prisoners

Dec 02, 2016

Pakistan will pardon more than 100 prisoners before Christmas thanks to the intercession of a top Catholic official who was inspired by Pope Francis message during the Jubilee Year of Mercy.
After Krakow, Mary at the heart of the next WYD gathering

Dec 02, 2016

On Nov 22, the Vatican announced the themes for the next three World Youth Day encounters, which are focused on Mary and form the basis of a spiritual journey culminating in the next global encounter in Panama in 2019.