Global Church News

A follow-up from Robert Spaemann on Amoris Laetitia

Jun 21, 2016

In April, Robert Spaemann, emeritus professor of philosophy at the University of Munich, attracted significant attention for an interview with Anian Christoph Wimmer, editor of CNA's German-language edition.
Despite the absence of some Churches, Pan-Orthodox Synod opens

Jun 21, 2016

The first Pan-Orthodox Synod in more than a thousand years opened today following the celebration of Pentecost in the Byzantine rite.
Jacobite church condemns attack on leader in Syria

Jun 20, 2016

Patriarch Ignatius Aphrem II, who was leading the commemoration, escaped the attack without any injuries.
World Orthodox leaders meet despite Russia’s boycott

Jun 20, 2016

Pope Francis sent a message of support ahead of the opening of the Pan-Orthodox Council
Cardinal Parolin in Ukraine: Look to God for true freedom, true treasure

Jun 20, 2016

Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Secretary of State, is on a six day official visit to Ukraine where he will meet with both Church and state officials.
The Pope’s comments about modern marriage have raised eyebrows – but he has a point

Jun 20, 2016

Our current approach to marriage preparation is failing catastrophically
Scholar who promoted ‘Gospel of Jesus’s wife’ admits it is probably a forgery

Jun 20, 2016

A prominent New Testament scholar who for four years has promoted a papyrus fragment suggesting that Jesus was married has accepted it is probably a fake.
Young Filipino Catholics break Ramadan fast with Muslims

Jun 20, 2016

In a rare moment of sharing, a group of young Filipino Catholics has broken their own fast with Muslim friends observing the holy month of Ramadan in the restive southern Philippine region of Mindanao.
Patriarch Bartholomew celebrates Divine Liturgy at start of Orthodox Council

Jun 20, 2016

Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew on Sunday concelebrated at a Divine Liturgy in the Metropolitan Church of St Minas in Heraklion, Crete, for the opening of the Holy and Great Council of the Orthodox Church.
Islamic resistance fails to halt interfaith breakfast

Jun 20, 2016

A traditional interfaith Ramadan breakfast organized by the Interreligious Commission of Semarang Archdiocese in Central Java went ahead June 16, despite resistance from several Muslim organizations, including the Islamic Defenders Front extremist group.