Global Church News

European Bishops praying for peace during Lent

Mar 14, 2025

The Council of Bishops’ Conferences of Europe release a statement in which they say that during Lent they will be praying for a just and sustainable peace.
Synodality meets Indigenous wisdom in new Asia-centered book

Mar 14, 2025

A network of faith-based organizations and Indigenous rights advocates has launched a book that explores the intersection of Synodality and Indigenous traditions in Asia.
Christian leaders oppose Israel’s tax demands on Holy Land Churches

Mar 14, 2025

Christian leaders in the Holy Land are protesting renewed attempts by the Municipality of Jerusalem to impose municipal taxes on Church properties, a move they say threatens their presence in the region.
Spiritual Exercises of the Curia: Eternal rest

Mar 14, 2025

The Preacher of the Papal Household, Fr. Roberto Pasolini, OFM Cap, delivers the ninth in his series of reflections for the 2025 Spiritual Exercises of the Roman Curia. You can read a summary of the reflection, entitled ‘Eternal rest’, below.
India sees sharp rise in attacks on Christians, report reveals

Mar 14, 2025

The Evangelical Fellowship of India’s Religious Liberty Commission (EFIRLC) reported 640 incidents of violence and discrimination against Christians in 2024, marking an increase from 601 cases in 2023.
Mexican bishops decry violence as cartel extermination camp found

Mar 14, 2025

Collectives of families, who scour the country looking for their kin, discovered the camp about 40 miles west of Guadalajara
From Russia to the Gemelli to pray for the Pope and for peace

Mar 13, 2025

Russian Catholics in Rome for the Jubilee have made a walking pilgrimage to Gemelli Hospital to pray for Pope Francis.
A Lenten reflection: We cannot escape sin, but we can be delivered

Mar 13, 2025

This year is the 80th anniversary of the end of a truly worldwide war that destroyed so much to put an end to the genocidal violence of Nazism and Japanese militarism.
French Bishops publish major study to boost interest in faith

Mar 13, 2025

Religious heritage restoration revives faith, drawing people to historic churches and inspiring record baptisms in 2024
Religious sisters in El Salvador join church's anti-mining campaign

Mar 13, 2025

President and supporters say mining is necessary for the country's economic development