Global Church News

Syro-Malabar Archbishop visits Qatar, Kuwait and Bahrain

Nov 22, 2024

The head of India’s Syro-Malabar Catholic Church completes a pastoral visit to Northern Arabia, and tells the local faithful to maintain “strong connections” with their faith and heritage, while also “contributing positively” to their new environment.
The Church studies her history to better live the faith today

Nov 22, 2024

Vatican News Editorial Director reflects on Pope Francis’ letter, released on Thursday, which invites theologians to study Church history in depth, so that the Holy Spirit’s actions may be revealed in full.
Indigenous leadership to strengthen Church’s mission in Ethiopia

Nov 22, 2024

Over the past month, Pope Francis has taken a significant step for the Catholic Church in Ethiopia by appointing five new Ethiopian-born bishops.
Abuse survivors call meeting with Polish bishops 'historic'

Nov 22, 2024

The first such official meeting was held at the fringes of the plenary meeting of the bishops' conference
Vietnam’s path to reconciliation is fraught with challenges

Nov 22, 2024

To heal, the nation must embrace a more inclusive and objective approach to its history
Korean, Japanese Catholics honor 17th-century martyrs

Nov 21, 2024

Blessed Kaiyo and martyr Diego Koichi were killed during a period of Japan's persecution of Christians 400 years ago
Archbishop from India's Manipur state urges Catholics to help

Nov 21, 2024

Linus Neli of Imphal visited Ireland as a guest of pontifical charity Aid to the Church in Need for the 'Red Week'
An enduring enigma linking Japan’s past with the Vatican

Nov 21, 2024

Efforts to locate the Azuchi Screen in the Vatican's archives have spanned centuries but remain fruitless
Archbishop Kikuchi: Migrants and dialogue are Japan’s path to stability

Nov 21, 2024

Archbishop Tarcisius Isao Kikuchi, set to be elevated to the rank of cardinal by Pope Francis in a consistory on December 7, has emphasized the critical importance of dialogue for global and local stability.
World Children’s Day celebrates ‘every child with every right’

Nov 21, 2024

On the occasion of World Children’s Day, the UN invites people from every walk of life to listen to children and create a better world for them.