Global Church News

Full text of Pope Francis' powerful, unscripted talk with Kenya's youth

Nov 28, 2015

An impassioned Pope Francis went off-the-cuff in a vast, widespread speech to Kenyan youth, touching on challenging topics such as how to stop youth from being recruited to terrorist activities.
Attackers stab interfaith group leader in Bangladesh

Nov 27, 2015

A leading figure in of one of Bangladesh's major interreligious forums has been critically wounded in a knife attack, police say.
A silent church ignores a wave of executions in Pakistan

Nov 27, 2015

Pakistan is close to achieving a notorious new milestone of becoming one of the world's top executioners, with almost 300 inmates already put to death this year and thousands more waiting.
Newly built church in refugee camp lifts Christians' spirits in Iraq

Nov 27, 2015

The construction of a new church building in a Baghdad refugee camp has encouraged the camp's inhabitants, as they now have a place for worship and for activities during the week.
Without cooperation we don't move forward, Pope says at UN in Kenya

Nov 27, 2015

Speaking at the United Nations office in Nairobi, Kenya, Pope Francis said on Thursday that working together is necessary to conquer problems, whether in the realms of politics, health, or development.
Pope to Kenyan families: 'Radiate God’s love'

Nov 27, 2015

Pope Francis Thursday praised Kenya’s traditional family values, particularly their respect for children and the elderly.
Pope in Kenya: Interreligious dialogue not an option, but a necessity

Nov 27, 2015

In light of recent terror attacks in Kenya and abroad, Pope Francis began the second day of his trip to Africa stressing the need for interreligious leaders to work together for peace.
Pope off-the-cuff to priests, religious: indifference makes God vomit

Nov 27, 2015

Pope Francis tossed his prepared remarks aside for a meeting with Kenyan priests, religious and seminarians, telling them that if anything disgusts God, it’s the attitude of indifference.
Pope in Kenya: We must choose to improve or destroy the environment

Nov 27, 2015

Pope Francis on Thursday addressed the United Nations family in Nairobi encouraging its staff to pursue its work for human development and protection of the environment for the common good.
People have right to know environmental causes of illness

Nov 26, 2015

Patients have a right to a diagnosis that includes the possible causes of their illness, not just treatment addressing the symptoms, said a doctor in