Global Church News

The miracle of conversions and baptisms in China

Mar 30, 2016

On Easter night, more than 100 adults were baptised in Beijing’s Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception.
Indonesian priest recalled as fearless defender of human rights

Mar 30, 2016

Indonesian Father Fransiskus Amanue, a human rights campaigner whose 2003 conviction on libel charges started a riot that led to the torching of a court building, died March 26. He was 71.
Catholic leaders reflect on life and work of EWTN founder Mother Angelica

Mar 30, 2016

Mother Angelica “reflected the Gospel commission to go forth and make disciples of all nations” said Archbishop Joseph Kurtz of Louisville, Kentucky, president of the US bishops’ conference.
The continuing struggle of Christians in Pakistan

Mar 30, 2016

Pakistan is once again in the news over its attack on religious minorities. A terrorist attack targeting Christians killed more than 70 people in Laho
Mother Angelica stood in a great tradition of formidable nuns who got things done

Mar 30, 2016

Mother Angelica, the foundress of the Eternal Word Television Network (EWTN), has died, fittingly on Easter Sunday.
Mother Angelica is an inspiration to Catholic women who want to achieve great things

Mar 30, 2016

Mother Angelica could be vociferous in defending Our Lord and she sparred with important men of the cloth.
Quang Da, the parish in the mountains where every year

Mar 30, 2016

To serve a community of believers scattered in the mountains, where it is difficult to move, meet and go to Mass, but where faith is strong and growing every year.
Chinese Catholics and the washing of the feet

Mar 30, 2016

Chinese Catholics entered the Easter Triduum on March 24 and experimented with a new liturgical norm regarding foot washing, which has brought on some debate within the church.
A hopeful sign? New development in the Little Sisters' court case

Mar 30, 2016

The Supreme Court on Tuesday asked for parties in the Little Sisters’ case to submit alternative means, if possible, of ensuring contraceptive coverage while maintaining religious freedom.
How the 'pirate nun' changed a gay man's life

Mar 30, 2016

Paul Darrow went to his first gay beach when he was 15. Soon after, he hitchhiked his way to New York, where there was a thriving gay scene and where he could pursue a career in modeling. Once there, he landed a high-end job as an international model and rubbed elbows with celebrities at clubs in the city.