Global Church News

Angola: Archbishop challenges Faithful to build a better society

Jun 06, 2017

Angola’s Archbishop Emeritus of Lubango, Archbishop Zacarias Kamwenho celebrated this year’s Pentecost Sunday in the Cathedral of St. Joseph, Lubango
Thief steals part of St John Bosco’s brain

Jun 06, 2017

Archbishop Cesare Nosiglia of Turin decried the 'profound moral misery' of the culprit
More than 300,000 Russians queue to see relics of St Nicholas

Jun 06, 2017

St Nicholas has become the Russian Orthodox Church's most popular saint, credited with miracles and with preventing catastrophes in Russia
"One minute for peace in the world"

Jun 06, 2017

The National Justice and Peace Commission, the Argentine Catholic Action, together with the Department of Laity, the Episcopal Commission for Ecumenism, Relations with Judaism, Islam and the Religious, various national and international associations, in communion with the Argentine Bishops' Conference, once again promote the "One Minute for Peace" initiative to be celebrated on Thursday 8 June at 1pm.
Catholic Bishops respond to tragic terrorist attacks in London

Jun 06, 2017

Catholic Cardinals and bishops throughout the world are offering their prayers after the terrorist attack in London last night that left seven dead and dozens more injured.
Wenzhou, 20 days and still no news of Msgr. Peter Shao Zhumin, seized by police

Jun 06, 2017

The bishop disappeared after being called for a meeting with the Office for Religious Affairs. Bishop Shao is recognized by the Vatican, but not by the government. The bishop's mother, 90, asks to be able to see her son.
Uganda Martyrs were ordinary people

Jun 05, 2017

The Uganda Martyrs Day celebration has taken place at Uganda’s Namugongo shrine.
Hong Kong Diocese revises pastoral guidelines

Jun 05, 2017

If there are arguments regarding practices, everyone should refer to the new guide, says priest.
Cardinal prays for London terror attack victims

Jun 05, 2017

Cardinal Vincent Nichols offers prayers after terrorists kill seven people
Christian theater company presenting new play on Dorothy Day this summer

Jun 05, 2017

Acacia Theatre Company in Milwaukee will present a two-act play about the life of Dorothy Day, co-founder of the Catholic Worker movement, in July.