Global Church News

Japanese students have on-line video chat with Pope

Jan 05, 2018

Students at Jesuit-run schools in Japan have enjoyed some time talking with Pope Francis via a video link between the Vatican and Japan.
Jakarta Archdiocese declares 2018 as 'Year of Unity'

Jan 04, 2018

Archbishop issues pastoral letter appealing for national unity to offset fears of widening religious, political divisions
Argentine President Macri will not be present during the Pope’s visit to Chile

Jan 04, 2018

Unlike his predecessor, the president of the Pope's homeland will not travel to the neighbouring country during the visit
Five Bishops reaffirm traditional teaching on Communion

Jan 04, 2018

Former US nuncio Archbishop Vigano joined the Kazakhstan bishops in an apparent response to Pope Francis
Police fire tear gas and arrest altar boys during Mass in Congo

Jan 04, 2018

Congolese bishops condemned 'with the utmost vigour' the 'attack on freedom of worship'
A long walk to tolerance

Jan 04, 2018

Nuniek Handayani, a 37-year-old mother from Bogor, was dismayed when she realised that the tour group she signed up for would not be going by bus.
Catholic volunteers help the homeless in Manila

Jan 04, 2018

Some 4,000 to 5,000 homeless families live in covered sidewalks, under bridges, or in cemeteries. Kariton Empowerment Center (KEC) is a charity whose goal is to empower homeless families, “helping them to help themselves”. Some of the beneficiaries tell their stories.
Catholics working in the Middle East face trials of faith

Jan 04, 2018

The situation in Saudi Arabia 'is very difficult' for Catholics, especially those belonging to the Syro-Malabar Church
Bishop Barron: Don’t water down Christianity

Jan 04, 2018

Speaking to some 8,000 people at a Catholic leadership conference, Bishop Robert Barron said on Tuesday that trust in the risen Christ should give us
Presiding in charity: Ecumenical dialogue looks at Pope’s role

Jan 04, 2018

Many people, including many Catholics, believe the pope always ruled over the Catholic Church as an absolute monarch, appointing the world’s bishops and definitively settling issues of faith and morals. Yet that exercise of the papal office is comparatively new.