Global Church News

Israeli President remembers Pope Francis' deep faith and compassion

Apr 24, 2025

Israeli President Isaac Herzog offers a message of condolence on the death of Pope Francis, recalling his "deep faith and boundless compassion."
Tears, hope as Jerusalem pays tribute to Pope Francis

Apr 24, 2025

Francis repeatedly denounced the war in Gaza and regularly phoned a small Christian congregation in besieged territory
Pope Francis: A Joyful Easter even when all is not well

Apr 24, 2025

The news of the death of Pope Francis came like a sharp wave to break our celebration of the resurrection of Christ on Easter Monday. Death during a festivity tends to ruin it, yet our hearts cannot but pour out words of thanksgiving to God for the life of an ancestor in faith.
Indonesian Christians fret over religious worship restrictions

Apr 24, 2025

Indonesia is witnessing a rise in incidents of religious freedom violations, says advocacy group
Secretariat of Solidarity for Palestine released Condolence Statement on the Passing of His Holiness Pope Francis

Apr 23, 2025

With deep sorrow, we join the world in mourning the loss of Pope Francis —a towering religious leader whose life embodied the highest ideals of compassion, justice and human dignity.
East Timor mourns Pope Francis months after visit

Apr 23, 2025

Just months after Pope Francis visited Catholic-majority East Timor, residents on April 22 mourned his death with flags at half-mast, candle-lit vigils and emotional ceremonies with his trip fresh in their memory.
China expresses condolences after death of Pope Francis

Apr 23, 2025

Beijing and the Vatican inked a 2018 agreement allowing both Beijing and the Holy See a say in appointing bishops
Myanmar Catholics mourn pope who prayed in their darkest times

Apr 23, 2025

Pope Francis was the only Catholic church chief to visit the country in 2017 amid a brief democratic experiment
Jerusalem patriarch hails Pope Francis' commitment to Gaza

Apr 23, 2025

In a final Easter message, the pontiff condemned the 'deplorable humanitarian situation' in the besieged territory
Pilgrims gather as Pope Francis lies in state

Apr 23, 2025

The world mourns a humble leader before his historic burial outside the Vatican