Global Church News

Franciscan Sister: The challenge of the mission in the Andaman Islands

Sep 13, 2016

The mission to the Andaman Islands “is really difficult. We have taken it as a challenge to reach out to the people with God's grace,” said Sister Hilda Mary, of the Franciscan Missionaries of Mary.
Mass of thanksgiving for Saint Mother Teresa in Hong Kong Cathedral

Sep 13, 2016

A solemn Mass of thanksgiving for Mother Teresa's canonization was held sunday in the Cathedral in Hong Kong.
Nuncio in Damascus sees positive action by US and Russia for ceasefire in Syrian conflict

Sep 13, 2016

The fact that the international community, most notably the United States and Russia, faced "with resolution" the goal of reaching a ceasefire is "a good thing” because the conflict in Syria has reached an "unbearable" level and every diplomatic action aimed at stopping the weapons is welcomed, said Archbishop Mario Zenari, apostolic nuncio in Syria.
How Pope Francis' 'new joy' surprised Benedict XVI

Sep 13, 2016

Pope emeritus Benedict XVI has said he is satisfied with the papacy of Pope Francis and sees “no contradictions” between their pontificates.
USCCB urges HHS compromise on contraceptive mandate case

Sep 13, 2016

A Sept. 9 letter from USCCB officials to the Department of Health and Human Services stressed that a compromise could effectively be reached in the Affordable Care Act's contraceptive requirement.
Papua: Catholic teacher shot dead

Sep 13, 2016

Yuni Yesra Patatang, 27, was found last night with two gunshot wounds. He was responsible for the Ilaga youth ministry and professor of religion and c
US Bishops to government: End legal standoff with the Little Sisters

Sep 13, 2016

The United States government has an opportunity to end its legal battle with the Little Sisters of the Poor and the administration must “seize that opportunity,” legal experts are maintaining.
Odisha: Widows, orphans and disabled people thank Mother Teresa

Sep 13, 2016

Welcomed by the Missionaries of Charity, about 2,000 faithful, widows, orphans, sick, disabled, poor people, took part in a thanksgiving yesterday Mass to honour Mother Teresa in the presence of many priests and Mgr John Barwa, Archbishop of Cuttack-Bhubaneshwar.
Macedonians gather at St Teresa’s birthplace to celebrate canonisation

Sep 12, 2016

The event came at the end of a week of festivities organised by Macedonia's parliament
Being a Bishop is not a promotion, Cardinal tells new Bishop of Gibraltar

Sep 12, 2016

Cardinal Nichols said it was just a 'new step on the pathway of holiness'