Global Church News

Mgr Barwa: The "martyrdom" of Kandhamal victims must be recognised

Aug 24, 2016

The archbishop of Cuttack-Bhubaneswar calls on the Indian Church to celebrate Kandhamal Victims Day on 30 August. For him, “such violence should never take place” again. The Odisha government has said that it would also pay compensation for churches.
A look at the crisis of the Church in Germany

Aug 23, 2016

The plummeting number of priestly vocations in the Catholic Church in Germany is raising questions about the roots of the problem, and whether the situation has been manufactured to promote non-priestly ministry.
Buddhists, Christians, Hindus and Muslims back Panglong Conference to bring peace to children

Aug 23, 2016

The Myanmar Interfaith for Children platform issued an appeal to participants to focus on the children who are the country’s future. War between the central government and various ethnic minorities has lasted 70 years, harming children and the “country’s development”.
Apostolic Vicar of Arabia: Christianity could disappear in Europe

Aug 23, 2016

Bishop Paul Hinder says the rise of Muslims in Europe is not due to the strength of Islam but the weakness of Christianity.
Church leaders warn against Pokemon Go addiction

Aug 23, 2016

Philippine clergy speak out after people 'lose their manners' during Mass playing popular phone game.
Two new priests for Hong Kong: A vocation born of witness

Aug 23, 2016

The diocese celebrates the ordination of Fr. Ignatius Lo and Fr. Paul Nguyen: With 384 thousand faithful, there are only 68 consecrated from the diocese. The life of a priest "has to be interesting. We must put aside ourselves and draw near to others, especially to young people”.
Interview With Postulator: Most people can still learn a lot about Mother Teresa

Aug 23, 2016

Thousands of testimonies attest that she is still doing work on earth from her post in heaven
The Queen of Heaven: A reminder there’s Hope for you and me

Aug 23, 2016

“The glory of the Mother of the Savior is a cause of immense joy to all her children”
China province bans Priests from hospitals

Aug 23, 2016

A province in China is banning priests and ministers from entering public hospitals and forbidding patients to pray there as well.
India gears up for Mother Teresa canonization celebrations

Aug 23, 2016

Mother Teresa will be canonized on Sept. 4, and a global film festival aims to screen 23 movies to mark the event.