Global Church News

Indian bishop urges dialogue as Manipur faces political crisis

Feb 17, 2025

The Archbishop of Imphal has called for urgent dialogue and reconciliation as Manipur faces deepening political uncertainty following the resignation of Chief Minister Biren Singh.
Become Christ’s followers, not his fans

Feb 14, 2025

Apostolic Nuncio to India and Nepal, Archbishop Leopoldo Girelli, urged India’s Latin rite bishops to become the disciples of Christ and not just his fans.
2025 Zayed Awards celebrate ‘our shared humanity’

Feb 14, 2025

The 2025 Zayed Prize for Human Fraternity has been awarded to World Central Kitchen, Prime Minister Mia Mottley of Barbados, and 15-year-old Ethiopian-American inventor Heman Bekele.
Clergy focus on inner reflection in a ‘noisy and violent’ world

Feb 14, 2025

Nearly 640 priests from Benin’s 10 dioceses met for the 50th General Assembly of the Union of Beninese Clergy (UCB), focusing on African priests’ evolving role and mission amid the continent’s growing challenges.
A life of faith, perseverance, and sacrifice

Feb 14, 2025

Fr Tito Banchong Thopanhong the Apostolic Administrator of Luang Prabang from 1999 to 2019, passed away in Vientiane, January 25 at the age of 78.
Dialogue needed to counter growing suspicion towards religion

Feb 14, 2025

Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle stressed the need for dialogue and fraternity to counter growing suspicion towards religion in an increasingly secular world.
Israeli, Palestinian, and American youth unite for peace

Feb 14, 2025

A group of young participants from the “Meaning Meets Us” gathering, organized by Scholas Occurrentes, meet Pope Francis at the end of the General Audience on Wednesday, February 5. A letter, signed by all of them and symbolizing their commitment to dialogue reads: “We are not seeking consensus but the ability to understand one another.”
Justice and Peace Promoters meet in Rome for week of formation

Feb 14, 2025

Focusing on the theme “JPIC Mission: Pilgrims of Hope for systemic transformation for the common good of all creation,” lay people and religious from around the world receive the necessary tools to enhance their JPIC apostolates and inspire members of their congregations to engage.
EU Bishops appeal for urgent intervention in DRC

Feb 13, 2025

As violence escalates in the Democratic Republic of Congo after M23 rebels resume attacks, the Bishops of the European Union call for urgent intervention so as to avoid a humanitarian catastrophe.
A call to open our eyes to the reality of human trafficking

Feb 13, 2025

Pauline Akinyi Juma founds Rebirth of a Queen in 2020 to be a support system for and to empower survivors and victimsA call to open our eyes to the reality of human trafficking of human trafficking and sexual and gender-based violence.