Global Church News

Relaunch of English martyrs film brings stories to US audience

May 02, 2014

“Faith of Our Fathers,” a powerful 2013 film telling stories of the Catholic martyrs of the English Reformation, has been recently edited and released for an American audience by Ignatius Press.
Argentine nun heads to Syria after Pope's call to peripheries

Apr 30, 2014

A religious sister from Argentina, who has been serving for four years in the Gaza Strip, is preparing to go to the Syrian city of Aleppo, in response to Pope Francis’ call to aid those who are “forgotten.”
Ads bring Church's message to mainstream NY radio

Apr 22, 2014

Lay Catholics on the East Coast have teamed up with a prominent cardinal to create ads for secular radio proclaiming the Church’s message to an audience who may not otherwise hear it.
Good Friday: Day of penance and prayers

Apr 18, 2014

Like many of his fellow Christians, Vinod Noronha, resident of Mahim, too makes it a point to fast until he has attended the evening mass on Good Friday. Part of the Holy Week, Christians across the world observe this day to mark the crucifixion of Christ.
Fatima statue inspires devotion, prayer in Castel Gandolfo

Apr 11, 2014

Locals and swarms of pilgrims from various parts of the world gathered in Castel Gandolfo outside of Rome recently to show their Marian devotion and join in communal prayer.
Francis documentary to be shown at John Paul II Film Festival

Apr 09, 2014

The documentary “Francis: The Pope of the New World” will be shown on the big screen for the first time during the John Paul II International Film Festival, being held April 3-12 in Miami.
Court upholds ban on religious services in NYC public schools

Apr 09, 2014

A federal appeals court has upheld a New York City policy prohibiting religious services in public school buildings, a decision critics said wrongly targets churches for exclusion.
Bishops voice abortion concerns over Affordable Care Act

Apr 07, 2014

A spokesman for pro-life activities at the U.S. Bishops' conference explained that the bishops hope to see grave concerns with the Affordable Care Act's permission of abortion funding and lack of coverage of immigrants fixed.
Lebanese Christians, Muslims join in Marian devotion

Apr 02, 2014

On March 25 — the feast of the Annunciation, which has been a national holiday in Lebanon since 2010 — Catholics and Muslims joined in the 8th Islamic-Christian Prayer Meeting, which was dedicated to the theme: Together around Mary, Our Lady.
Bishops say Mass at border fence to remember dead migrants

Apr 02, 2014

A group of U.S. bishops visited the U.S.-Mexico border Tuesday to say Mass in remembrance of migrants who died during their journey, calling attention to the humanitarian consequences of American immigration policy.