Global Church News

Sri Lankan orphans saved by the Missionaries of Charity celebrate the Mother

Sep 06, 2016

Liturgies of thanksgiving were celebrated this morning in every diocese for the canonisation of Mother Teresa. In Colombo, the Missionaries of Charity live in the ‘Home of peace’, which takes in the sick, the disabled and orphans. On 11 September, an official celebration will be held to honour the saint.
For spokesman for the Catholic Church in Egypt, law on places of worship modernises the country

Sep 06, 2016

Fr Rafic Greiche judges positively the law recently approved by the Parliament, following negotiations between the government and Christian leaders. Now there are fewer "constraints and restrictions" than in the past.
Masses across the Philippines to celebrate the saint of Calcutta

Sep 06, 2016

Monday morning, anniversary of the saint's death, a Mass was celebrated in the parish of the Immaculate Conception in Manila, close to the house for the poor and the dying run by the Missionaries of Charity. On October 7, a service is planned for Manila Cathedral led by Card Tagle.
Lahore, hundreds line up for the relics of Saint Mother Teresa

Sep 06, 2016

The faithful attended the Mass in honour of the Saint of Calcutta. The canonisation in St Peter's was broadcast live. The Missionaries of Charity showed three relics preserved in their home, which welcomes women and girls with disabilities. Archbishop tells Catholics “not to be afraid to become saints”.
Sister Lucy, a life of luxury abandoned for Mother Teresa

Sep 06, 2016

Leaving the comforts of a rich family to devote herself to the care of the poor in Hong Kong, the United States and East Timor.
Mother Teresa's unfulfilled wish: To serve the poor in China

Sep 06, 2016

It’s a little-known fact that near the end of her life, Mother Teresa went to China three times in order to establish her order there, but was “heartbroken” when her efforts failed because of the poor diplomatic relations between China and the Holy See.
Why Catholics are leaving the faith by age 10 – and what parents can do about it

Sep 06, 2016

Young Catholics are leaving the faith at an early age – sometimes before the age of 10 – and their reasons are deeper than being “bored at Mass,” the author of a new report claims.
Filipino Church prays for the victims in Davao

Sep 05, 2016

The Catholic Church in the Philippines is praying for the victims of the explosion that hit a city night market in Davao, southern Philippines.
As Ukraine conflict continues, Christians seek unity and peace

Sep 05, 2016

To overcome conflicts, to fight hatred with goodness, to make Ukraine a free and European country: these are the tasks of the Catholic Church in Ukraine, according to a priest with knowledge of the situation.
Legal counsel: Religious freedom never justifies abuse

Sep 05, 2016

An Indiana woman who allegedly beat her 7-year-old with a coat hanger is citing religious freedom as her defense against felony abuse charges, saying her disciplinary tactics were inspired by her Evangelical Christian faith.