Global Church News

Saint of darkness: The path to canonizing Mother Teresa

Aug 30, 2016

Mother Teresa once said, "If I ever become a saint -- I will surely be one of 'darkness.' I will continually be absent from Heaven — to light the light of those in darkness on earth."
Knights of Columbus donates $50,000 for Italian earthquake relief

Aug 30, 2016

The Knights of Columbus will donate $50,000 to the Holy Father to help provide relief for children affected by last week’s deadly earthquake northeast Rome.
Murdered US nuns remembered for helping the needy

Aug 30, 2016

A man has been charged with two counts of capital murder in the killing of Sister Margaret Held and Sister Paula Merrill
Bishops welcome Philippine peace talks progress

Aug 30, 2016

Rebels declare indefinite ceasefire, agree to second round of talks in October.
Memories and Images: A look at moments with Mother Teresa of Calcutta

Aug 30, 2016

Photos and reflections from the photographer who walked with the saint for 15 years
Failed terrorist attempt on Indonesian Catholic Church

Aug 30, 2016

A would-be suicide bomber's explosives failed to detonate in a packed Catholic church in western Indonesia during Sunday Mass
St John the Baptist: A model for our time

Aug 30, 2016

Monday, August 29th, the Church remembers the Martyrdom of St. John the Baptist
Official team at Mother Teresa’s canonisation announced

Aug 30, 2016

The 11-member delegation is to be led by External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj.
Europe’s Bishops, Other Christian leaders, call for respecting gift of creation

Aug 30, 2016

“The ‘common house’ we care for, is made up of both the natural world and of human relationships”
Fr. Joseph Enkh-Baatar's first Mass: A gift from God

Aug 30, 2016

The first Mongolian priest celebrated his first Mass yesterday. His mother;s joy and the pride of his faithful. Buddhist leader: "We have excellent relations with Catholics, we learn from them as they learn from us." Over 1,500 faithful and guests celebrate the event.