Global Church News

Saigon Diocese helping the poor, following the example of Pope Francis

Dec 05, 2017

Every parish has had a social outreach and charity programme for years. In the parish of Minh Duc, students and migrants can buy a meal for US$ 0.22. Many churches provide free water supplies and medical care.
What does it really mean to observe Advent?

Dec 05, 2017

With the first Sunday of Advent behind us, the liturgical season of preparing for Christmas is well underway.
Pope Francis ordains 16 men to the Priesthood in Bangladesh

Dec 04, 2017

The Pope also thanked the crowd for their 'generosity' in travelling so far to see him
Indigenous congregation in Vietnam marks 70th anniversary

Dec 04, 2017

Country's only religious order for ethnic minority women play a vital tole in evangelizaton and preserving local traditions
Bangladeshi Priest abducted before Pope's visit freed

Dec 04, 2017

Kidnappers had demanded 300,000 taka (US$3,260) for the priest's release
Young Bangladeshis say they are the future of the world, in freedom and harmony

Dec 04, 2017

A group of young people – Muslims, Christians and Buddhists said at Notre Dame College in Dhaka during the last event of Pope Francis’s pastoral visit to Bangladesh, which was dedicated to young people, and attracted about nine thousand young people from Catholic schools in the capital.
Rohingya meet Pope Francis who showed compassion

Dec 04, 2017

Pope Francis met a group of 16 Rohingya refugees at the end of the interfaith and ecumenical meeting held in the gardens of the Archbishopric of Dhaka. The pontiff asked for their forgiveness for the indifference of the world towards them and expressed great sympathy for their tragedy.
In Tejgaon, the Sisters of Mother Teresa show God's compassion for the disabled and the poor living in the streets

Dec 04, 2017

The Missionaries of Charity, better known as the Sisters of Mother Teresa, bring God’s love and compassion to children, the disabled and the poor at their Home of Compassion in Tejgaon, Dhaka.
Never lose your enthusiasm, Pope tells Bangladeshi youth

Dec 03, 2017

Speaking to youth in Bangladesh, Pope Francis said he is always rejuvenated by young people, and encouraged them to never lose their sense of enthusiasm and adventure for life, even when things are hard.
We are a “small leftover” guided by the Holy Spirit, says missionary in Bangladesh

Dec 03, 2017

"Foreign missionaries in Bangladesh are a small leftover, led by the Holy Spirit to proclaim the Gospel," said Fr Franco Cagnasso, PIME missionary said.