Global Church News

Islamic State suspected in Istanbul airport attack

Jun 30, 2016

A suicide bombing and gun attack at Istanbul's Ataturk airport has killed at least 36 people, including foreigners, and wounded more than 140 others.
Filipino bishops to law enforcers: Too many extra-judicial deaths; bring back justice

Jun 30, 2016

An appeal from the Catholic Bishops’ Conference to address the “disturbing rise” of extra-judicial killings.
Journalists in Indonesia told to be messengers of peace

Jun 29, 2016

Reporters should avoid writing news that will worsen conflicts, bishops' conference official says.
Cardinal Nichols: ‘Upsurge in racism following Brexit vote must not be tolerated’

Jun 29, 2016

The Archbishop of Westminster has said 'every leader needs to reflect on our failure to listen' to people following Brexit vote
Let’s proclaim St Peter loudly and proudly

Jun 29, 2016

In today’s ecumenical climate many seem embarrassed to declare the role of St Peter and the importance of communion with his successors
Card McCarrick: Impact Investing ‘a great new way to help the poor’

Jun 29, 2016

In an interview with Devin Watkins, Cardinal McCarrick spoke about the delight he experiences in retirement when new ways are found to help the poor.
He escaped Vietnam on a fishing boat, and now he's a Bishop

Jun 29, 2016

In the 1970s, a teenager boarded a boat to escape the cruelty of war in his homeland of Vietnam. He landed as a refugee in a foreign land.
Prayers, rubber boots needed in wake of deadly West Virginia floods

Jun 29, 2016

Heavy storms dumped more than nine inches of rain in much of West Virginia last week, with the resulting floods killing at least 25 people and damaging or destroying thousands of homes and businesses.
California leaders are threatening Catholic colleges again

Jun 29, 2016

A bill that strips longstanding legal protections for religious colleges and universities is underway in the California legislature – and some say it will imperil Catholic education unless changes are made.
From Hong Kong to Cambodia, the first married couple goes on mission

Jun 29, 2016

Jonathan Yim Chi-ngai and Katherine Cheung Yu were commissioned to go to Cambodia with the Hong Kong Catholic Lay Missionary Association.