Global Church News

In Sri Lanka, a monk's death unites Catholics and Buddhists

Nov 26, 2015

Sri Lankan church officials paid a rare tribute to an influential Buddhist monk who died in November, calling him an inspirational figure who promoted religious harmony in an often divided country.
Remember hidden Catholics in North Korean parishes

Nov 26, 2015

To mark the 70th anniversary of the division of Korea and the Year of Mercy, the Archdiocese of Seoul launched a prayer movement, "North Korean church in my heart."
Pope Francis in Kenya: No matter what our divisions, we must work for peace

Nov 26, 2015

Pope Francis began his trip to Africa in Kenya, where he praised the “young and vibrant nation” and encouraged Kenyans to continue working for peace in their country.
Pope Francis arrives in a Kenya fed up with graft

Nov 26, 2015

Pope Francis is known for his humility, but many Kenyans still could not believe what they saw him do when he arrived in Nairobi on Wednesday: He drove in from the airport in a little gray Honda.
Pope Francis lands in Kenya on first stop of Africa tour

Nov 26, 2015

Brushing aside concerns for his security, Pope Francis arrived in Kenya on Wednesday for his first-ever visit to Africa — including to a country torn by sectarian violence.
Evangelize through sports? One bishop and marathon veteran explains how

Nov 26, 2015

For a veteran runner who’s completed 21 marathons, one bishop sees a deep connection between his Catholic faith and running, and says this connection
High Court rules in favour of humanists on Religious Studies

Nov 26, 2015

The High Court has ruled in favour of the British Humanists Association (BHA) after it launched legal action against the education secretary for leaving “non-religious world views” out of the GCSE curriculum.
Abu Sayyaf group beheads Malaysian hostage in Philippines

Nov 25, 2015

The Philippine military has confirmed the beheading of a Malaysian hostage on the southern island of Jolo, sparking condemnation of the murder from Philippine bishops.
Pope Francis due in Kenya at start of African tour

Nov 25, 2015

Pope Francis is due in Kenya at the start of a three-nation African tour - his first to the continent as pontiff.
Should Christians give money to ministries deep in debt?

Nov 25, 2015

Teen Mania, best known for its Acquire the Fire (ATF) rallies, is one of America’s five most insolvent charities, according to Charity Navigator.