Global Church News

Jews, Christians and Muslims set out pathways to peace in Assisi

Sep 20, 2016

Religious leaders celebrating the 30th anniversary of St. John Paul II's Assisi interfaith peace gathering in 1986 called on people from around the world to continue its legacy to combat today's indifference and violence.
US bishops support day of prayer for sex abuse victims

Sep 20, 2016

In light of Pope Francis' call to pray for the victims of sexual abuse, the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops will support a Worldwide Day of Prayer for Sexual Abuse Survivors, highlighting the importance of healing and noting the progress the Church has made over the years.
Blood of St Januarius liquefies once again in Naples Cathedral

Sep 20, 2016

The liquefaction occurred on Monday, the saint's feast day
Sisters provide safety for children of Vietnam's fish farmers

Sep 20, 2016

Since 2010 the Daughters of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary had been taking care of children of local fish farmers in the Ba Ria-Vung Tau and Dong Nai pro
These friends with Down syndrome are dominating the Argentina pizza market

Sep 20, 2016

Mateo studied baking and Leandro pastry making. Franco and Mauricio wanted to be waiters.
Christians visit a Shia place of worship in Lahore

Sep 20, 2016

A group of Christians and local politicians meet at the Karbla Gamay Shah, a Shia ceremonial hall, to send a clear message to extremists that “we are
Longtime social justice leader Msgr. Marvin Mottet dies at age 86

Sep 20, 2016

Msgr. Marvin Mottet, a priest whose name is synonymous with social justice, died Friday at Kahl Home in Davenport, three months after marking the 60th
Archbishop Paglia on the spirit of Assisi

Sep 19, 2016

“We hope that the prophecy of Assisi can reach the hearts of the common people and of the leaders of this world”.
Administrator urges Vatican to remove Guam’s Archbishop

Sep 19, 2016

Archbishop Anthony Apuron has refused to resign amid accusations of abuse
Catholics must overcome partisan divide on immigration, say US Bishops

Sep 19, 2016

“We must seek a world in which everyone has access to the economic, political, and social opportunities to live in freedom and dignity, and to achieve