Global Church News

Pakistan’s Christian farmers keep the faith amid rising waters

Jan 09, 2025

Among the poorest in Punjab and Sindh provinces, they are also victims of repeat floods caused by climate change
Korean Catholic lawmakers urged to strive for hope, peace

Jan 09, 2025

A top Church leader in South Korea has urged Catholic lawmakers to strive to “become leaders who convey hope to the people” amid an ongoing political crisis in the country.
Half a million pilgrims have already crossed the threshold of St Peter's Holy Door

Jan 08, 2025

Over half a million pilgrims have passed through the Holy Door of St Peter’s Basilica in the first two weeks of the Jubilee Year 2025.
Cardinal Parolin to inaugurate Church of the Baptism of the Lord in Jordan

Jan 08, 2025

Pope Francis appoints the Vatican Secretary of State as Pontifical Legate for the consecration of a new church on the eastern bank of the Jordan River, the site of the Baptism of Jesus.
Gaza's Orthodox Christians mark a somber Christmas

Jan 08, 2025

Around 1,100 Christians from various denominations remain in Gaza amid the fighting between Israel and Hamas
UN efforts to save lives of survivors in Gaza ‘at breaking point

Jan 08, 2025

The United Nations has warned that its work delivering aid to people in Gaza is at breaking point following what it said was a ‘deliberate and dangerous pattern’ of sabotage and disruption by both Israeli troops and Palestinian gangs.
Philadelphia archbishop unveils new evangelization plan

Jan 08, 2025

Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez of Philadelphia has announced a new initiative to open hearts, rather than shutter parishes, in countering declining numbers both of faithful and of active priests in an archdiocese he has long called home.
Tibetan holy city of Shigatze struck by deadly earthquake

Jan 08, 2025

The death toll is rising after a powerful earthquake near the Tibetan city of Shigatze, the traditional seat of the Panchen Lama.
Asian Church mourns death of leading theologian

Jan 08, 2025

Theologians worldwide expressed shock at the sudden death of Father Felix Wilfred
Cardinal McElroy appointed new Archbishop of Washington

Jan 08, 2025

Pope Francis accepts the resignation of Cardinal Wilton Daniel Gregory as head of the Archdiocese of the US capital and appoints Cardinal Robert McElroy who has led the Diocese of San Diego since March 2015.