Global Church News

The cross of Jesus: God’s awful work of love

Jul 13, 2016

A continuation of reflections from Fleming Rutledge’s book The Crucifixion
English cardinal welcomes Theresa May as new British PM

Jul 13, 2016

The cardinal and the new Conservative leader have previously worked together in the fight against human trafficking
India teaches us how to search for God

Jul 13, 2016

A journey made almost 40 years ago and the meeting with Father Bede Griffiths. My wish for you all this hot summer, is that you learn how to find, in our hectic days, the time needed for rest, silence and prayer that allows us to encounter God.
St Benedict brought light to Europe’s darkness, He can do the same in our time

Jul 13, 2016

The continent could learn some lessons from its patron - not least generosity and hospitality
Filipino Catholics and Protestants pray together the Divine Mercy

Jul 13, 2016

The chaplain of a Manila university pushes young Christians of all denominations to recite together the chaplet proposed to the world by Saint Faustina Kowalska. Despite doubts among Protestants who consider the prayer too “Catholic”, praying together has become a moment of ecumenism and togetherness. Divine Mercy is “the focal mystery that unites all Christians”.
Muslims kidnap Christian girl in Faisalabad, kill father when he tries to rescue her

Jul 13, 2016

A 14-year-old girl has been abducted on the pretext of a job. Her father was persuaded to withdraw a complaint against her abductors, but instead of getting his daughter, he was killed in cold blood on his way to rescue her. His wife and three daughters now live in fear of reprisals, and ask for help from God's people.
‘Krakow in the Capital’ brings World Youth Day to Washington

Jul 12, 2016

On July 30, an all-day youth festival at the Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C., will bring a taste of World Youth Day in Krakow, Poland, to the capital, with catechesis talks, prayers in different languages, Stations of the Cross, a Vigil Mass, a concert, and even pierogies and kielbasa.
Philippine bishops urged to resist what is morally wrong

Jul 12, 2016

Prelates told to set ridicule aside and persevere with speaking out for what is right
Bishops want talks before India abolishes religion-based laws

Jul 12, 2016

Will join with other Christian leaders across the country to put forward a united Christian response.
More than 1,000 youth register every hour for World Youth Day

Jul 12, 2016

The enrollment for World Youth Day, which will begin July 25, is as rampant as ever with more than 1,000 youth registering an hour during the day on June 30.