Global Church News

Synod turns to more tough issues

Oct 16, 2015

The Synod of Bishops is debating the third part of the Instrumentum Laboris, on “The Mission of the Family Today,” which includes some of the most delicate issues.
Violence escalates in the Middle East

Oct 16, 2015

The number of killings and shootings in Israel has increased dramatically in the last couple of weeks.
'Confess-a-thon' at Colombian mall draws 350 priests

Oct 16, 2015

In the South American nation of Colombia, 350 priests congregated at the mall to offer the Sacrament of Reconciliation in a “Confess-a-thon”.
Naming the unknown martyr: could these remains be St. John Plessington?

Oct 16, 2015

The English priest St. John Plessington was among dozens martyred because of an anti-Catholic hoax in the seventeenth century.
Pro-abortion madness in Argentina: half-naked activists attack cathedral

Oct 16, 2015

A mob of violent abortion supporters attempted to desecrate an Argentine cathedral and threw stones and bottles at Catholics praying the rosary.
New policy forces Missionaries of Charity to end adoption services in India

Oct 16, 2015

Orphanages in India run by the Missionaries of Charity have decided to close their doors in light of new adoption guidelines .
'It's truly a miracle' – kidnapped Syrian priest escapes from Islamic State

Oct 16, 2015

A Syrian priest who was captured by Islamic State militants in May thought he would die for his faith.
Why three gay Catholics left the Church – and why they returned

Oct 16, 2015

Dan, Rilene and Paul knew that once their stories were out, life would not be the same.
Success of Tunisian Arab Spring through dialogue

Oct 15, 2015

An essential factor for the culmination of the revolution in Tunisia in peaceful, democratic elections last autumn .
Ugandans are eagerly preparing for papal visit with prayer, penance

Oct 15, 2015

In anticipation of Pope Francis’ first visit to their country, the head of the Ugandan bishops conference has called on Catholics to make themselves ready to welcome the Pope though prayer and charitable works.