Global Church News

Christian leaders in New Delhi ask churches to open doors to riot victims

Mar 06, 2020

Christian leaders in New Delhi have condemned the communal violence in the Indian capital and asked churches to open their doors to victims of the riots.
Nigerian Bishops lead protest march against violence and extremism

Mar 05, 2020

In the wake of killings by Boko Haram, the Catholic Bishops of Nigeria call for the attention of the Nigerian government and international media to prevent continued violence.
Bangladeshi Catholics to clean up village during Lent

Mar 05, 2020

Taking cues from Pope Francis’ famed encyclical on the environment, Laudato si’, Catholics in the Gazipur district of central Bangladesh plan to restore and conserve the environment, including cleaning up two dirty and polluted canals during Lent.
Ugandan Dr Irene Kyamummi: Winner of Harambee Prize 2020

Mar 05, 2020

Uganda’s Medical Doctor, Irene Kyamummi, a promoter of the Child Health Project (CHEP), which provides care for Kampala’s most vulnerable children will Thursday be conferred with the Harambee 2020 award for the Promotion and Equality of African Women.
US Bishop prays for victims of tornado in Tennessee

Mar 05, 2020

Several storms and a tornado have killed at least 24 people and caused tremendous damage throughout the US state of Tennessee. The Bishop of Nashville prays for all the dead and those affected.
Delhi event marks first anniversary of fraternity document

Mar 05, 2020

The Archdiocese of Delhi hosted an interfaith meeting to celebrate the first anniversary of the historic document signed by Pope Francis and the grand imam of Al-Azhar on fraternity among mankind.
Climate campaigners launch 40-day Multifaith Lenten Vigil

Mar 05, 2020

Christian Climate Action (CCA) and Extinction Rebellion Faith Communities have joined forces to hold a Lenten vigil in central London and initiate 40 Days of Action, where people are invited to commit to one action during Lent to protect Planet Earth.
Women creating human fraternity

Mar 04, 2020

On Tuesday morning a conference organized by the World Union of Catholic Women’s Organizations, and sponsored by several embassies to the Holy See, explored women’s role in fostering human fraternity.
Moscow, 'Lent, the most suitable time to fight for justice'

Mar 04, 2020

At the beginning of the Lenten period, groups of people demonstrated in the city with signs bearing biblical phrases. Solidarity with those imprisoned for reasons of conscience. The social and political activity of those "who go to church".
Cardinal' Zen's open letter in response to Cardinal Re's criticism

Mar 04, 2020

The emeritus Bishop of Hong Kong doubts the "profound harmony" between the Popes and asks to see evidence of Benedict XVI's having signed the provisional agreement with China. The Secretariat of State has "been fooled" into believing that the "independent church" which Beijing demands bishops and priests to join, is different from that of the past.