Global Church News

Pope Francis planning to visit Fatima in 2017, local bishop announces

May 05, 2015

In 2017, Pope Francis plans to travel to Fatima, said Bishop Antonio Augusto dos Santos Marto of Leiria-Fátima in a statement after meeting with the Holy Father.
California's soon-to-be saint hailed as a man ahead of his time

May 04, 2015

Experts in California history, archeology and the life of Bl. Junipero Serra have praised him as a passionate missionary with a vision that extended far beyond his own generation.
Religious leaders urge conscience protections in recognizing marriage

Apr 28, 2015

More than 30 U.S. religious leaders, including four Catholic bishops, have joined together to call on their country to preserve the “unique meaning of marriage” and to renew respect for religious freedom.
Leader, son, friend: Cardinal George remembered through the eyes of his superior

Apr 27, 2015

A strong leader, yet humble. Approachable, yet not preoccupied with a desire to be liked. A high-ranking prelate and intellectual powerhouse, yet a friend to the poor who embraced the sufferings in his own life.
US bishops boin with other religious leaders to affirm marriage

Apr 24, 2015

With the U.S. Supreme Court to hear oral arguments April 28 on the rights of states to define marriage as the union of one man and one woman, more than 30 religious leaders representing diverse faith communities throughout the United States have reaffirmed their shared commitment to marriage and religious freedom.
Cardinal George praised at funeral for faith, conviction, courage in suffering

Apr 24, 2015

Chicago’s Cardinal Francis George received everything good from God and these gifts must now be passed on by those who mourn him, said the homilist at his funeral on Thursday.
After vision of Christ, Nigerian bishop says rosary will bring down Boko Haram

Apr 22, 2015

A Nigerian bishop says that he has seen Christ in a vision and now knows that the rosary is the key to ridding the country of the Islamist terrorist organization Boko Haram.
Beauty in Nebraska: College’s transformed church hopes to help students be saints

Apr 22, 2015

On a Friday night in spring of 2010, nearly 150 Catholic students at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln gathered at their Newman Center to share their ideas for a rebuilding project.
Confirmed priest abuse allegations in single digits for 2014

Apr 22, 2015

There are tens of thousands of Catholic clergy in the U.S. – but there were fewer than 10 substantiated allegations of clergy sex abuse committed in the 2013-2014 audit period, according to the U.S. bishops' latest report.
September 23 canonization set for Blessed Junipero Serra; Vatican rejects complaints of racism

Apr 21, 2015

Pope Francis will preside at the canonization of Blessed Junipero Serra on September 23 in Washington, DC, the Vatican has announced.