Global Church News

The war in Iraq and St. John Paul II’s prophecy: Don’t anger millions of Muslims

Jul 15, 2016

“We say to our American friends: is it in your interest to anger a billion Muslims and risk having the hostility of the Muslim world for decades?” Said Cardinal Angelo Sodano on the already imminent Anglo-Saxon war against Saddam Hussein’s Iraq in January 2003.
The Gregorian aims to train open-minded people

Jul 15, 2016

Outgoing rector of the Pontifical Gregorian University, Fr François-Xavier Dumortier, discusses reform of the Rome institution
Violent extremism on the rise in Bangladesh

Jul 15, 2016

The so-called Islamic State have warned that the July 1 attack at a café in Bangladesh was just a glimpse of what is to come.
US bishops throw support behind conscience protections on marriage

Jul 15, 2016

Two leading U.S. bishops have spoken out in favor of a proposed law which would ensure federal religious freedom protections to individuals and faith-
US cardinal applauds harmony among religions in India

Jul 14, 2016

A prominent Catholic prelate from the United States has expressed concern over “persecution” of the Church across the world but applauded India for what he said was remarkable sense of harmony and friendship among religions.
US Archbishops support proposed legislation ‘that will help protect religious freedom’

Jul 14, 2016

The First Amendment Defence Act would ensure federal protection for faith-based organisations who support traditional marriage, committee hears
Archbishop-elect spends time on streets to raise funds for homeless

Jul 14, 2016

Bolen, currently the bishop of Saskatoon in the central province of Saskatchewan, was named on Monday as archbishop of the provincial capital.
Servant of God nun who challenged Billy the Kid to be the subject of new TV series

Jul 14, 2016

Sr Blandina Segale, a Sister of Charity, founded schools and worked with the poor
WYD: Young Asians preparing to leave for Krakow

Jul 14, 2016

More young Asians are expected in Krakow than in Rio in 2013. Catholic Philippines will provide the largest contingent, some 1,500, followed by South Korea’s 800, which will include eight Laotians met during Asian Youth Day 2014.
Caritas Syria: Transcending war through small deeds that unite Christians and Muslims

Jul 14, 2016

In a letter Caritas’s communications director talks about the message of hope Pope Francis expressed for her country. Small deeds, like preparing a meal together, are a sign that peace is possible, that it is only a matter of time.