Global Church News

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.
The curious case of the Lipa Marian apparitions

Jun 20, 2016

The story of Sister Teresita Castillo and the supposed Marian apparitions of Lipa City, Philippines reads something like a mystery novel.
China and Vatican: Incredulous reactions and distress over Shanghai Bishop Ma Daqin’s "volte-face"

Jun 20, 2016

Vatican officials advise "not to make too much of what is written" in a blog posted on June 12, where Msgr. Thaddeus Ma Daqin proclaims his support for the Patriotic Association (PA) and asks forgiveness for the mistakes he made in the recent past.
How this new LA deacon will serve Catholics on the margins

Jun 20, 2016

For the estimated 5,000 deaf and hard-of-hearing Catholics in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles, parish participation can be difficult.
Hindu, Muslim prisoners observe Ramadan fast together

Jun 20, 2016

Hindus have joined fellow Muslim inmates in fasting during the Islamic holy month of Ramadan, in two jails in northern India’s Uttar Pradesh state which is prone to sectarian violence.
Men on trial for alleged mock crucifixion of teen at work

Jun 19, 2016

A teenager and practicing Catholic in the United Kingdom was reportedly tied to a cross and hung from a wall in a campaign of bullying by four of his older, male co-workers.