Global Church News

Dominicans launch climate change and human rights handbook for youth education in Manila

Sep 18, 2024

The Dominicans for Justice and Peace, together with the Dominican Family for Justice, Peace, and Care for Creation – Philippines, launched a new educational resource aimed at addressing climate change and human rights among youth.
Bishop Conley: Invite one person to the Catholic faith this year

Sep 18, 2024

Bishop James Conley of Lincoln, Nebraska, recently urged Catholics to think about how they could “walk with,” pray for, and share the Catholic faith with one person over the next year as part of the ongoing National Eucharistic Revival.
'84% of young people concerned climate crisis will endanger future'

Sep 18, 2024

Ahead of the COP 29 in Azerbaijan, speakers participating at the Embassy of the Sovereign Order of Malta to the Holy See's high-level event on energy conversion tell Vatican News how this transition can generate new professions that can concretely combat the phenomenon worrying young people globally.
Indonesian singer Lyodra: Pope’s spirit of service made an impression

Sep 18, 2024

Lyodra Ginting, an Indonesian singer, actress, and influencer, describes her experience of meeting Pope Francis at the papal Mass in Jakarta, saying she was “struck by his spirit of service” and message for young people.
St. Joseph’s Institute launches culinary program to empower young mothers in India

Sep 18, 2024

St. Joseph’s Institute of Skills has launched a three-month baking training program aimed at empowering young women, particularly mothers aged 18 to 27, by providing practical skills and employment opportunities.
Christians skeptical of new roadmap for peace in India’s Manipur

Sep 18, 2024

New proposal by federal government too late, difficult to achieve breakthrough as both parties 'stick to their guns'
Does faith guide us in dealing with migrants?

Sep 18, 2024

The history of the People of God is intrinsically related to the human story of displacement and exile
9 dead, 2,800 wounded as Lebanon's Hezbollah hit by pager blasts

Sep 18, 2024

Hundreds of pagers exploded across Lebanon, with Hezbollah blaming Israel and promising retaliation
Tribals decry renaming sacred mountain in Indonesia

Sep 18, 2024

Turning Mount Mutis and adjoining forests into a national park threatens biodiversity and conservation efforts, critics say
At IAEA summit Holy See reiterates support for nuclear non-proliferation

Sep 18, 2024

Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher, Secretary for Relations with States and International Organisations, spoke on the first day of the 68th session of the General Conference of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) taking place from 16 to 20 September in Vienna. He supports the commitment to nuclear non-proliferation and the safety of power stations, such as those threatened by the war in Ukraine.