Global Church News

Indonesian authorities express best wishes to Christians for a "multicultural" Christmas

Dec 28, 2017

Indonesia’s police chief, Armed Forces commander, and Home Affairs minister visited Jakarta cathedral on Christmas eve. Jakarta governor arrived in the church after the liturgy had already started. Official Christmas celebrations will be held tomorrow in Pontianak, West Kalimantan.
Fr. Cagnasso: Christmas letter, remembering Pope Francis in Bangladesh

Dec 28, 2017

The Pope's visit to Dhaka has made Catholics "proud of being the center of attention". A year spent with difficulty, without the parish priest Fr. Quirico Martinelli in Italy for treatment. The Rajshahi Tenderness House group and the Bandarban hostel group. The school for girls and children in the Notun Bazar shantytown in Dhaka. A joyful and "grateful" Christmas.
Christmas, security forces to protect the Copts. A church destroyed near Cairo

Dec 28, 2017

The end of year festivities - the New Year, the Coptic Christmas on 7 January and the Epiphany - are expected with an unprecedented level of alert. More than 250 thousand policemen and soldiers have renounced their holidays to ensure maximum security for churches, Christians and tourists during this New Year’s period.
Manila Priest uses nativity scene collection for catechism

Dec 28, 2017

Father Genaro Diwa says he wants the exhibition to be a true symbol of Christmas — the family
2017 alters the landscape of the US church

Dec 27, 2017

Looking back at 2017 in the life of the Catholic Church in the United States, we can discern how the reforms introduced by Pope Francis are beginning
Sri Lankan President calls to follow the spirit of Christmas to achieve reconciliation

Dec 27, 2017

The State Christmas festival was held this year in Trincomalee to share the true meaning of Christmas.
Cardinal Bo’s Christmas message urges healing, reconciliation and love in Myanmar

Dec 27, 2017

Cardinal Charles Bo, Archbishop of Yangon, released a Christmas message drawing attention particularly to the ?situation in Kachin and the exploitation of the country's resources.
How I became Christian again: My long journey to find faith once more

Dec 27, 2017

We didn’t start off discussing G-O-D, but our conversation often turned to theology and history. I grew accustomed to hearing David deconstruct the Reformation or Augustine’s libido as we climbed the hills and empty boulevards.
Violence against religious minorities escalates in Sri Lanka

Dec 27, 2017

Human rights groups, religious leaders, lawmakers and the United Nations have all called on the Sri Lankan government to take immediate action against
These youth feed 2000 homeless people every night in Uruguay

Dec 27, 2017

For many people, a warm meal is a way to come together, celebrate, and spend time with friends and family. For homeless people living on the streets of Montevideo, Uruguay, it’s an experience that’s rare. But about 500 young people in the city are working to change that.