Global Church News

Pakistan reopens churches after outcry

Jan 26, 2018

Pakistan's northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province has allowed six Christian churches to reopen, some two weeks after their forced closure over alleged security threats, minority representatives said.
Irish Priest asks for back-up as demand for exorcisms rises 'exponentially'

Jan 26, 2018

An Irish Priest and exorcist is asking the country's Bishops for more support after noticing a dramatic increase in demonic activity in the country.
Archbishop urges help for Pakistan attack victims

Jan 26, 2018

Victims of church bombing are struggling to heal due to a lack of medical facilities in state-run hospitals
Senegal, where Christians and Muslims live together in peace

Jan 26, 2018

Stories of cohabitation between believers in Christ and Muslims. Journey to Dakar to discover the friendly relationships between the two communities, for which hospitality is a fundamental value.
Hindus attack Christians in India over ‘forced conversion’

Jan 26, 2018

Hindus have burned down a church and shops belonging to Christians in India's Jammu and Kashmir state after a Hindu family alleged that their daughter was killed by her husband after she had been forced to convert to Christianity.
Pence in the Middle East: Jerusalem as capital is a victory for Christian Zionists

Jan 25, 2018

The decision represents a break with traditional US foreign policy. The decision to move the embassy is due to the influence of Evangelical and right-wing Christians. This is part of an apocalyptic "crusade" to speed up the second coming of Jesus.
Amid deadly protests, Pope Francis appeals for peace in DRC

Jan 25, 2018

At the end of the general audience Wednesday, Pope Francis spoke out against violence, particularly its escalation amid political protests taking place in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Vatican delegation visits Vietnam

Jan 24, 2018

Nominations for envoy and bishops discussed along with setting up of Catholic educational centers
Papal envoy tells Filipinos to spread faith globally

Jan 24, 2018

Nuncio marvels at Child Jesus celebrations in Cebu, archbishop ticks off arrogant priests in archdiocese
Swiss Bishops: Pope reminds leaders in Davos to work for common welfare

Jan 24, 2018

The Swiss Catholic Bishops Conference is present at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.