Global Church News

Are religious teachers being eradicated from Belgian schools?

Jul 14, 2016

Religion classes in Belgium’s French-speaking primary and secondary schools will be cut in half starting in October 2016 and replaced with a weekly hour of citizenship classes.
World Youth Days: The moments of catechesis

Jul 14, 2016

During his Angelus address on July 28, 2002, at the conclusion of the 17th World Youth Day in Toronto, Pope John Paul II said: “This World Youth Day must mark a re-awakening of pastoral attention to the young in Canada.
Cardinal Dolan to deliver Ivanios memorial lecture

Jul 14, 2016

Cardinal Timothy Michael Dolan, noted Catholic theologian and archbishop of New York, will be the main speaker at the memorial for Aboon Geevarghese Mar Ivanios, founder of the Syro-Malankara Church.
Hong Kong diocese opposes amending bill in favor of LGBT

Jul 14, 2016

Hong Kong Diocese has criticized a lawmaker's proposal to amend a law so that same-sex couples married legally overseas can reclaim the ashes of their deceased partner from a columbaria — a place where urns are stored.
First documentary on Kandhamal martyrs released in Kerala

Jul 14, 2016

The documentary is titled "Voice from the ruins - Kandhamal in search of justice", and will be screened July 17 to 19. The director traces the origins of the violence against Christians in Orissa, mostly poor tribal and dalit.
Filipino Catholics urged to have a 'Home of Mercy'

Jul 14, 2016

Radio Veritas 846, a church-run radio station in Manila, launched on July 13 the "Home of Mercy" initiative which features a religious ornament that can be installed on doors "to welcome the unwavering mercy of God."
Philippine environment chief to use Laudato Si’ as guide

Jul 14, 2016

The Philippine’s new environmental chief has vowed to use Pope Francis’ encyclical on climate change, Laudato Si’, as a guide in implementing laws to protect the environment.
Young adults to celebrate World Youth Day stateside at Krakow in the Capital

Jul 14, 2016

While thousands of young people journey to Poland for this year’s World Youth Day, young adults in Washington will have the opportunity to experience pilgrimage from much closer to home, on the campus of Catholic University.
Catholic Church in Sharjah hosts Iftar at Ramadan

Jul 14, 2016

In Sharjah, the St Michael’s Catholic Church hosted iftar, the meal eaten by Muslims after sunset during Ramadan, for some 500 labourers and other guests for the first time in its decades-long history.
London Mayor breaks Ramadan fast with faith leaders

Jul 14, 2016

Faith leaders came together with London’s mayor Sadiq Khan to break fast for the Muslim festival of Ramadan.