Global Church News

Week of prayer for Christian unity “for the conversion of hearts”

Jan 24, 2018

A Week of Prayer for Christian Unity "that leads to complete change and the conversion of hearts, minds and life".
Beatitudes aren’t ‘cheap words,’ but sources of hope

Jan 24, 2018

On his first full day in Chile, Pope Francis told Catholics in the country that the Beatitudes aren’t just a simple piece of advice from someone who purports to know everything, but are a source of hope which impels people to leave their comfort zone and follow the path given by Jesus.
Dialogue between state, Church leaders a better option

Jan 24, 2018

The Philippines’ Catholic Bishops’ Conference, established 73 years ago, has raised the ire of some people in government over statements and exhortations that were classified controversial, and at times disturbing.
Jesus “continues to walk on our streets”

Jan 24, 2018

Pope Francis concluded his three-day visit to Peru by celebrating Mass for 1.3 million people at an airbase on the outskirts of Lima. He told them and the millions watching on national television that Jesus “continues to walk on our streets” just as he did in Galilee 2,000 years ago.
Pope reflects on Apostolic Visit to Chile and Peru during in-flight press conference

Jan 23, 2018

Pope Francis returned to Rome on Monday, concluding his 22nd Apostolic Journey outside of Italy.
Pope celebrates Mass for 1.3 million people in Lima

Jan 23, 2018

The Mass was concelebrated by Cardinal Sean O'Malley, who had criticised the Pope's defence of Bishop Barros
Of Bishops, gifts, storms, and tempests

Jan 23, 2018

Challenges await Bishop Rex Ramirez of Naval, but the recently ordained prelate is used to overcoming turbulent times
Cebu's Child Jesus festival kicks off behind bars

Jan 23, 2018

Filipino inmates in city's prisons get first glimpse of the supposedly miraculous child Christ image
Damascus bombing kills 9 in Christian districts

Jan 23, 2018

An estimated nine people were killed in a bombing on Monday afternoon in Damascus. The shelling targeted the Bab Touma and al-Shaghour districts, which are historically Christian areas, and several churches were damaged as well.
Mid-air marriage was to avoid further delay, Pope Francis explains

Jan 23, 2018

: Addressing concerns Monday about the pastoral implications of his witnessing a marriage aboard a plane while in flight, the Pope said that he judged the couple to be prepared for the sacrament, and didn't wish them to delay the regularization of their situation any longer.