Global Church News

Beware 'polite persecution,' Archbishop warns

Jun 23, 2016

With relics of two English martyrs currently touring the U.S., the Archbishop of Baltimore implored Catholics to follow their example by defending rel
For Iraqi Priest, the Chaldean meeting leads to “new paths” to give hope to people

Jun 23, 2016

The two-day event brought a "strong human and spiritual charge", said Fr Samir Yousef, pastor in Amadiya. The Church remains an essential point of reference for exchange and mediation. Mercy is the basis of a “future of unity”.
Amman closes Syrian border after attack on refugee camp leaves six soldiers dead

Jun 23, 2016

Jordanian authorities have declared border regions with Syria and Iraq"closed military zones".
Azerbaijan, Armenia Presidents pledge peace ahead of Pope's visit

Jun 22, 2016

As Pope Francis prepares to visit the region, the leaders of Armenia and Azerbaijan have confirmed their readiness to seek a peaceful solution to their conflict over the Nagorno-Karabakh region.
Catholics who actually read the Bible – one woman's online ministry

Jun 22, 2016

she’s the Creative Director for “Blessed is She,” an online women’s ministry for Catholic women.
Maronite bishops: ‘Christian presence in Middle East must be preserved’

Jun 22, 2016

The bishops released a statement at the conclusion of their synod in which they rejected a partitioning of the Middle East
Christians hold ecumenical prayer to wake up humanity against terrorism

Jun 22, 2016

Some 2,000 Bangladeshi Christians, from various denominations, gathered to condemn Islamic terrorism, which has left a long trail of blood across the country, and pray for humanity to wake up.
Vacation Bible School is a light in darkness for Syrian children

Jun 22, 2016

For children growing up in Aleppo, Syria, life is anything but easy. In a city devastated civil war, bombings are common and death is never far away.
Notre Dame returns to its roots with 'faith and reason' center in Ireland

Jun 22, 2016

The Fighting Irish are headed to the Emerald Isle, with plans to establish a new center for dialogue between faith and reason in Dublin.
Now touring America: Two English saints who died for their faith

Jun 22, 2016

A relic tour currently taking place in the United States highlights the virtues of two English saints who stood up for conscience and paid the ultimate price.