Global Church News
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Indian nun in Cameroon recognised for anti-trafficking work
Aug 18, 2017
An Indian nun working in Cameroon has been honoured by an international agency for her heroic actions to rescue women trafficked from this central African nation.
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Doha waves visa requirements for nationals of 80 countries
Aug 18, 2017
Qatar, isolated from its Gulf neighbours in a diplomatic crisis, introduced a waiver programme for 80 countries in order to stimulate air travel and tourism.
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The Jesuit Priest who learned the language of the Buddha
Aug 18, 2017
India’s classical language, Pali, also known as Prakrit, took its dying gasp around the 14th century. Centuries later, the language of Buddha remains alive for a Catholic Priest.
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Catholics get all brotherly with Hindus in Madhya Pradesh
Aug 18, 2017
Bhopal Archdiocese in India's Madhya Pradesh state celebrated a major Hindu festival Aug. 7 as part of an initiative to foster harmony and fellowship among different religious communities.
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Translator seeks to spread Polish saint's message to China
Aug 17, 2017
Catholic layperson translated biography of St. Faustina Kowalska who recorded appearance of the Divine Mercy of Jesus
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Modern Catholics ‘too wishy-washy’, says Scottish Archbishop
Aug 17, 2017
We accommodate. We compromise. We avoid conflict — even when conflict is the only proper course,' Archbishop Tartaglia wrote
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Religious order seeks to recover stolen parts of Marian statue
Aug 17, 2017
Missing head, hands of statue mar 400th-year festivities for Our Lady of Mount Carmel in the Philippines
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How the Pope's Paraguay trip inspired a children's charity
Aug 17, 2017
In the wake of Pope Francis' 2015 trip to Paraguay, a local charity was founded in order to help feed dozens of children whose parents struggle to make ends meet.
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Shock and grief after mudslide in Sierra Leone kills hundreds
Aug 17, 2017
A massive mudslide in Sierra Leone’s capital city has left hundreds dead and thousands homeless, with relief agencies hurrying to respond.
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Indian Associations: On 25 August we remember the Christian victims of Kandhamal
Aug 17, 2017
The National Solidarity Forum includes over 70 organizations and was born following the 2008 pogroms against Christians. "Kandhamal Day" not to forget the victims and give them justice. "Your solidarity will inspire those still struggling." The Forum's demands.
Sunday Reflection
Called to be shepherds not hired help
Reflecting on our Sunday Readings with Fr Philip Tay, OCD