Global Church News

Rohingya refugees sue Facebook for RM633bn over hate speech

Dec 11, 2021

Rohingya refugees are suing Facebook for US$150 billion (RM633bn) over claims that the social network is failing to curb hate speech on its platform, exacerbating violence against the vulnerable minority.
Honduras Bishops pledge to work for common good with new president

Dec 11, 2021

Catholic bishops in Honduras are urging newly elected president Iris Xiomara Castro, 62, to work for the poor and to promote authentic development in the Central American country. Castro’s win in the November 28 election was confirmed on Dec 6.
Gaudete Sunday – The Third Sunday of Advent

Dec 11, 2021

The Third Sunday of Advent is also known as Gaudete Sunday. The word “gaudete” is derived from the Latin words “gaudium,” joy, and “gaudeo,” to rejoice or be glad. Gaudete Sunday occurs eight to thirteen days before Christmas, and the nearness of the feast is reason for great joy.
Hong Kong bishop shares his thoughts on synodality

Dec 11, 2021

With the Pope’s call for synodality in the life of the Church, newly ordained Bishop Stephen Chow Sau-yan hopes we will listen to one another and discern together for the mission.
WYD celebrations take place amid political unrest

Dec 11, 2021

Amid unrest brought about by the political situation in the country, young Catholics in Solomon Islands celebrated World Youth Day 2021.
BBC names Myanmar nun to list of 100 most influential, inspiring women

Dec 11, 2021

A Catholic nun from rural Myanmar is among the Nobel laureates, politicians and professors honoured by the BBC as among the 100 most influential and inspiring women of the year.
Caritas Asia: Witness to charity and dialogue between religions

Dec 10, 2021

Caritas Internationalis is marking 7 decades of its service with a series of 7 regional or continental webinars. The last of these virtual seminars took place on December 7 on Asia.
Irish Bishop: The deeper pandemic of domestic abuse in lockdown

Dec 10, 2021

The President of the Irish Church’s Marriage Care Service, Accord, Bishop Denis Nulty speaks of the “deeper pandemic” of domestic abuse which has worsened during lockdown.
Canada's Bishop Poisson: 'We don't want to leave Rome without a new date'

Dec 10, 2021

This year, Canada’s entire population will be engaged in the National Day of Prayer in Solidarity with Indigenous Peoples, says the President of Canada’s Conference of Bishops. In an interview with Vatican News he also speaks about his audience with Pope Francis in the wake of the postponement of a scheduled visit by a delegation of Bishops and First Nation representatives.
Salesian women's institute celebrates 100th anniversary of arrival in Cuba

Dec 10, 2021

The Daughters of Mary Help of Christians Institute dedicated a commemorative plaque Dec. 6 to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the arrival of their Salesian congregation to Cuba.