Global Church News

US bishops throw support behind conscience protections on marriage

Jul 15, 2016

Two leading U.S. bishops have spoken out in favor of a proposed law which would ensure federal religious freedom protections to individuals and faith-
US cardinal applauds harmony among religions in India

Jul 14, 2016

A prominent Catholic prelate from the United States has expressed concern over “persecution” of the Church across the world but applauded India for what he said was remarkable sense of harmony and friendship among religions.
US Archbishops support proposed legislation ‘that will help protect religious freedom’

Jul 14, 2016

The First Amendment Defence Act would ensure federal protection for faith-based organisations who support traditional marriage, committee hears
Archbishop-elect spends time on streets to raise funds for homeless

Jul 14, 2016

Bolen, currently the bishop of Saskatoon in the central province of Saskatchewan, was named on Monday as archbishop of the provincial capital.
Servant of God nun who challenged Billy the Kid to be the subject of new TV series

Jul 14, 2016

Sr Blandina Segale, a Sister of Charity, founded schools and worked with the poor
WYD: Young Asians preparing to leave for Krakow

Jul 14, 2016

More young Asians are expected in Krakow than in Rio in 2013. Catholic Philippines will provide the largest contingent, some 1,500, followed by South Korea’s 800, which will include eight Laotians met during Asian Youth Day 2014.
Caritas Syria: Transcending war through small deeds that unite Christians and Muslims

Jul 14, 2016

In a letter Caritas’s communications director talks about the message of hope Pope Francis expressed for her country. Small deeds, like preparing a meal together, are a sign that peace is possible, that it is only a matter of time.
Are religious teachers being eradicated from Belgian schools?

Jul 14, 2016

Religion classes in Belgium’s French-speaking primary and secondary schools will be cut in half starting in October 2016 and replaced with a weekly hour of citizenship classes.
World Youth Days: The moments of catechesis

Jul 14, 2016

During his Angelus address on July 28, 2002, at the conclusion of the 17th World Youth Day in Toronto, Pope John Paul II said: “This World Youth Day must mark a re-awakening of pastoral attention to the young in Canada.
Cardinal Dolan to deliver Ivanios memorial lecture

Jul 14, 2016

Cardinal Timothy Michael Dolan, noted Catholic theologian and archbishop of New York, will be the main speaker at the memorial for Aboon Geevarghese Mar Ivanios, founder of the Syro-Malankara Church.