Global Church News

Cardinal Cupich points to a new consistent ethic of solidarity

Jun 01, 2017

First, Cupich persuasively argues that Cardinal Joseph Bernardin's "consistent ethic of life" speech in 1983 was not only spot-on, but that the opposition to Bernardin's approach was rooted in politics, not theology.
Indian politician suggests ransom fund for kidnapped priest

Jun 01, 2017

A member of India’s Legislative Assembly is encouraging the Church to raise money for the release of kidnapped priest Father Tom Uzhunnalil, claiming
Chinese Priest: The joys and sorrows of my mission, stifled by politics

Jun 01, 2017

The daily life of a priest of North China, from the official Church, in a society dominated by atheism and superstitions. State pressures to break bonds with the Pope. Safeguarding the Catholic faith in negotiations between China and the Vatican. A testimony from the AsiaNews Symposium.
Mymensingh, a 12-year-old Catholic kidnapped by a Muslim, The family is 'demoralized'

Jun 01, 2017

A 12-year-old Catholic girl was kidnapped by a 35-year-old Muslim man, Fajal Miha, and has been missing for days. The child’s family, of tribal ethnicity, reported the kidnap yesterday, denouncing that it dates back to May 26.
Jesuit in Myanmar says new Vatican relations sign of coming changes in country

Jun 01, 2017

The Vatican's recent decision to establish full diplomatic relations with Myanmar may help bring change to how the Southeast Asian nation treats minor
Ahok drops appeal for the “sake of our people,” wife says

Jun 01, 2017

Basuki "Ahok" Tjahaja Purnama has decided to drop his appeal against a controversial two-year prison sentence for blasphemy. His wife Veronica Tan made the announcement two days ago.
Kidnapped Filipino priest pleads for help in video

May 31, 2017

A week after Islamist militants kidnapped some 240 Catholics in the Philippines, a video has surfaced online showing one of the hostages, Fr. Chito Suganob, calling for the government to halt their military offensive in the city.
Historic chapel built by artist Ted DeGrazia damaged in fire

May 31, 2017

A historic Arizona chapel built by artist Ted DeGrazia was heavily damaged in a fire on May 29.
Oldest Sister in the world dies at 110

May 31, 2017

Sister Candida Bellotti, the most long-lived Sister in the world, died on Saturday, May 27 at Lucca at 110 years of age., announced a press release published by the Motherhouse of the Ministers of the Sick, called “Camillians.”
Iraq: ‘Many Christians hold a hope to return to their homes’

May 31, 2017

Archbishop Warda on the Context and General Situation of Christian IDPs in Erbil