Global Church News

South Korean Bishop: Some things in North Korea should change

Jan 19, 2018

There must be “some sort of religious freedom” in North Korea before a papal visit to Pyongyang, a South Korean bishop said on Oct 11.
Filipino sea procession honors Child Jesus

Jan 18, 2018

More than 200 fishing vessels set sail in General Santos city as part of week-long festival
Church demands action in Pakistan child abuse case

Jan 18, 2018

National Commission for Justice and Peace calls for police and officials to be sacked over murder
Clergy formation tops Philippine Bishops' meeting agenda

Jan 18, 2018

Plenary gathering also to review guidlines on priest gormation issued by the Vatican
Pope appeals for unity, non-violence in Chile's torn Mapuche zone

Jan 18, 2018

On Wednesday, Pope Francis celebrated Mass in Chile's largely indigenous Araucania region, long divided by violent conflict. He stressed the importance of unity, which he said cannot be achieved through violence or forced uniformity.
Pope at Mass in Temuco: ‘Be artisans of God’s unity’

Jan 18, 2018

Pope Francis delivered the homily at Holy Mass in Temuco – the ancestral lands of Chile’s indigenous Mapuche people – inviting all to unity and warning against enforcing it through violence.
Pope in Chile: The Church's mission is for everyone, avoid clericalism

Jan 18, 2018

Francis met Chilean bishops and priests and visited a women's prison. With the priests he returned to talk about the drama of pedophilia and in the nunciature he received a small group of victims of sexual abuse by clergy. The meeting took place in a strictly private form and no one else was present.
Francis tells Chile's clergy to seek pardon for abuse and betrayed trust

Jan 18, 2018

Pope Francis has asked Chile's Catholic clergy to have the fortitude to ask forgiveness from those who were abused by priests, saying abuse survivors
Join the 9 Days for Life campaign of prayer and action

Jan 18, 2018

US Conference of Catholic Bishops have beefed up their social media presence for the 9 Days for Life novena, calling Catholics not only to prayer but to action within communities, both virtual and local.
Pope faces challenge of restoring trust in the wake of Peru, Chile scandals

Jan 18, 2018

When Pope Francis embarks on his fourth visit to South America, he faces the enormous task of restoring trust and encouraging healing after scandals in both countries left many wounded and angry at the Catholic Church.