Global Church News

Disappointment follows ruling against Little Sisters in mandate case

Jul 15, 2015

The Little Sisters of the Poor have reiterated their commitment to following their conscience as they care for the poor and dying, following a federal appeals court ruling that they must obey the federal contraception mandate.
With freedom for Catholic education uncertain, English diocese charts a path

Jul 14, 2015

Catholic schools in England could face problems under both a new “British values” government mandate and demands to approve same-sex relationships.
For Palestinian leader, the Cremisan Valley wall is a new obstacle on the path of peace

Jul 09, 2015

With this decision, "Israel wants to tighten the security screws.
Franciscans asks prayers for kidnapped priest in Syria

Jul 09, 2015

The organizations of Franciscan missionaries serving in the Holy Land have requested prayers for the safe return of Father Dhiya Aziz, who was abducted by militants in Syria on Saturday.
Pope Francis: Families need prayers, mercy, courage, including from synod

Jul 07, 2015

Even if a pastoral proposal for helping a Catholic family with problems seems scandalous at first, it is possible God could use that proposal to bring healing and holiness, Pope Francis said
Pope's encyclical forges unusual allies in fight for the environment

Jul 03, 2015

The Vatican recently added the voice of self-described “secular Jewish feminist” Naomi Klein to their discussion on the climate, signaling a wider collaboration in the push for environmental protection.
Pope approves canonisation of St Therese’s parents

Jun 29, 2015

The Pope has approved decrees permitting the canonisation of the parents of St Thérèse of Lisieux.
Marriage has had its day at Court, but religious freedom could soon follow

Jun 29, 2015

On June 26 Supreme Court ruling against the traditional understanding of marriage may pose huge obstacles to the free exercise of religion and conscience across the US, the nation's bishops have said in response to the decision.
Pope officially paves the way for Saint Therese's parents to be canonized

Jun 29, 2015

Pope Francis formally approved on Saturday the decrees necessary for Blesseds Louis and Zelie Martin – known for being the parents of St. Therese of Lisieux – to be declared saints later this year.
Fathers play on Father’s Day: The priests of two Nebraska dioceses face off in softball game

Jun 29, 2015

In the state that’s home to the College World Series, a new kind of series came to town on Father’s Day.