Global Church News

Toronto Archdiocese to house 100 Syrian and Iraqi refugee families

Sep 17, 2015

The Archdiocese of Toronto will look after 100 refugee families from Syria and Iraq.
Tickets snapped up in 30 seconds: Pope’s Philly Mass

Sep 17, 2015

In just 30 seconds, 10,000 tickets to see Pope Francis celebrate a Mass in Philadelphia later this month were gone, the Archdiocese of Philadelphia says.
Here's what Cardinal O'Malley has to say for Respect Life month

Sep 17, 2015

While people might think of illness, disability age or inconvenience as something that detracts from human dignity, every life is “worth living,” says Cardinal Sean O'Malley, head of the U.S. bishops' pro-life committee.
European bishops visit Holy Land to show solidarity and seek hope

Sep 16, 2015

European bishops are gathering in the Holy Land Sept. 11-16 to show closeness to Christians in the Middle East and to trace a path of hope for them, in an unprecented assembly.
Eleventh meeting of the council of cardinals begins

Sep 15, 2015

The eleventh meeting of the Council of Cardinals charged in advising Pope Francis in the governance of the Universal Church has begun monday in the Vatican.
Blessed Benedict Daswa: the South African martyred for rejecting witchcraft

Sep 15, 2015

Benedict Daswa, a South African catechist whose Christian opposition to witchcraft led to his murder in 1990, was beatified on Sunday as Catholic leaders praised his heroic witness to the faith.
US bishops urge anti-suicide provisions in proposal for end-of-life counseling

Sep 10, 2015

A federal proposal focusing on health care counseling for end-of-life decision making needs further additions, including strong exclusions of assisted suicide, representatives of the U.S. bishops have said.
Queen Elizabeth II's remarkable reign – and what her faith has to do with it

Sep 10, 2015

She has met the Beatles. She speaks fluent French. She has survived 12 U.S. Presidents and she even has a Facebook page.
A call to joy, mercy and hope – LA's three new bishops ordained

Sep 09, 2015

Archbishop Jose H. Gomez of Los Angeles ordained three new auxiliary bishops on Thursday, including the prominent internet evangelist Father Robert Barron. The archbishop encouraged the new bishops to bring the joy of God’s love to their flock.
Labor Day the Catholic way: help young workers and struggling families

Sep 08, 2015

The need for decent work at a living wage – one which can support a family – was a key theme of the U.S. bishops’ 2015 Labor Day message, which sought to restore work to its “honored place” in God’s service.