Global Church News

Bishop of Ascoli Piceno visits survivors of central Italian earthquake

Aug 25, 2016

Pope Francis cancelled the catechism portion of his Wednesday General Audience and led pilgrims in praying the rosary for the victims of the earthquake
Cardinal Sarah: Reaction to my ad orientem speech was ‘not always very accurate’

Aug 25, 2016

The cardinal said that his comments about the liturgy at a conference in London last month were misinterpreted
Pope John Paul I to be honored with museum in northern Italy

Aug 25, 2016

On Friday a museum dedicated to Pope John Paul I will officially be inaugurated in the hometown of the “Smiling Pope,” whom Pope Francis has often quo
Louisiana Bishop calls for aid after ‘worst US natural disaster since Hurricane Sandy’

Aug 25, 2016

Bishop Robert Muench has met 'countless' victims at three evacuation shelters amid Louisiana's historic floods
Attacker killed after stabbing guard at Coptic church in Egypt

Aug 25, 2016

Egypt's state news agency says the attack took place at the Virgin Mary church in Cairo's western suburb of Nozha
Earthquake in Italy prompts outpouring of support

Aug 25, 2016

While the number of victims of the earthquake that hit central Italy in the early hours of Wednesday climbs, the gestures of generosity and aid for those affected have multiplied.
Why this diocese is ditching Common Core for liberal arts

Aug 25, 2016

The Diocese of Marquette in Michigan says it is already experiencing success in their process of adopting a Catholic liberal arts curriculum for all its schools, rather than using Common Core State Standards.
More students than ever choosing Religious Studies A Level

Aug 25, 2016

The number of pupils choosing to study religion at A level is rising year on year and at a faster rate than for any other arts, humanities or social sciences subject, according to the National Association of Teachers on Religious Education (NATRE).
Cardinal Burke insists he is serving Francis, not opposing him

Aug 25, 2016

Ever since Pope Francis was elected in March 2013, he has faced strong opposition from traditionalists unhappy with his push for church reforms -- and the face of that opposition has often been Cardinal Raymond Burke, an American prelate who has worked in senior positions in Rome for most of the past decade.
Humans have dignity and value, Mother Teresa's message for our time

Aug 25, 2016

The apostolic administrator in Jowai met the future saint in 1958, when he was in the seminary. What struck him was the Mother’s devotion to others, especially the poorest. Faced with the irrational process that makes humans into consuming machines, Mother Teresa cried out to the world the sacredness of the human person and soul.