Global Church News

Pilgrims from Beijing and Shanxi at mass with Pope Francis for the conclusion of the Jubilee

Nov 22, 2016

The group consists of about 80 people, including nine priests. It is their first time in Italy and at the Vatican. They made the journey to the Holy Door in St. Peter’s. They have visited and celebrated Mass at St. Mary Major. Next they will go to: Assisi, Florence, Venice, Lourdes.
Bishops apologise for Church’s role in Rwandan genocide

Nov 22, 2016

The Church acknowledged that members planned and took part in the genocide, in which more than 800,000 people were killed
Dominican friars released the new Christmas music video

Nov 22, 2016

If you are itching to welcome in the yuletide with Christmas carols, a new album released by the friars of the Dominican House of Studies in Washingto
Jubilee closes in Handan with the participation of 10,000 people and the ordination of five priests

Nov 22, 2016

Mgr Sun Jigen celebrated the Mass in Our Lady of the Graces Church in Daming. The bishop emeritus led the ordination. In addition to the large crowd of faithful, some 110 priests, 10 seminarians and 10 nuns were present at the moving ceremony for the faithful. The profile of the new priests is included.
Flood emergency: Catholics and Caritas Vietnam at the forefront in aid

Nov 22, 2016

October's heavy rains in the central provinces have left an exhausted population. Food and water are lacking. Many parishes are submerged. Priests and bishops distribute food, seeds and feed for livestock. Caritas: "We are building new homes and giving scholarships to the poorest children."
For Bangladesh's new Cardinal, Papal visit will boost faith

Nov 21, 2016

After becoming the first prelate from Bangladesh to ever get a red hat, newly-elevated Cardinal Patrick D'Rozario said his country is waiting for the Pope’s visit in 2017, which will not only rejuvenate the Church, but will help strengthen interfaith ties.
Washington Archdiocese forgives parishes’ debt during Year of Mercy

Nov 21, 2016

Long-standing debts at 27 parishes are to be substantially reduced
Remains of Archbishop Fulton Sheen to be moved to Peoria

Nov 21, 2016

Archbishop Sheen's Cause may now restart after being suspended for two years
My mother wanted you to be elected pope, new cardinal told Cardinal Bergoglio

Nov 21, 2016

Cardinal-designate Tobin talks about helping refugees under Trump and meeting the future Pope Francis in 2005
Some 6,000 Catholics take part in the closing of the Holy Door in Agartala, Tripura

Nov 21, 2016

The Salesian parish of Nandan Nagar is home to the Door of Mercy. The closing ceremony coincided with the diocese’ eighth Eucharistic procession.