Global Church News

Polish Bishops: Amoris Laetitia does not allow Communion for the divorced and remarried

Jun 13, 2017

Amoris Laetitia has not changed Church doctrine on Holy Communion for divorced and remarried people, the Polish Bishops’ Conference has said.
Catholic Associations to promote social initiatives fostering economic development in Indonesia

Jun 13, 2017

The country’s most important Catholic organisations met at the see of the Bishops' Conference. Paul Soetopo Tjokoronegoro illustrated his plan to revitalise traditional markets across the country. Bambang Ismawan noted "five focus areas” to face.
Mgr Barwa : “The Church of Odisha is a persecuted Church, but the Holy Spirit strengthens us"

Jun 13, 2017

The ceremony was held in St Antony of Padua parish during the solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity. The Odisha Church is a "persecuted Church". The behaviour of Christians "must show that we belong to God".
Remains of African-American slave moved to Denver cathedral in step towards sainthood

Jun 12, 2017

US bishops voted to allow that Julia Greeley, a Missouri-born domestic worker, be investigated for a possible sainthood
Queen receives new apostolic nuncio

Jun 12, 2017

Archbishop Adams has previously served as an ambassador to Bangladesh, Zimbabwe, the Philippines and, most recently, Greece
Rajshahi: PIME Sisters give new hope to disabled children, including Muslim and Hindu children

Jun 12, 2017

The Snehanir Rehabilitation Centre opened in 1992. It is run by the Santi Rani Sisters, with financial support from the Pontifical Institute for Foreign Missions. Aysha, a Muslim girl disfigured by her father, Flora, a Catholic girl in a wheelchair, and Sajib, Hindu boy without hearing, tell their stories.
Women play a key role in interfaith dialogue, Pope says

Jun 12, 2017

On Friday Pope Francis said women have an essential role to play in interreligious dialogue given their natural ability to build relationships and fra
Polish Bishops see continuity between Amoris laetitia, Familiaris consortio

Jun 11, 2017

The pastoral care of families was one of the key areas of discussion for Poland's bishops in their latest plenary assembly, which focused on continuity between the teaching of St. John Paul II and Pope Francis.
Romero assassination case re-opened in El Salvador

Jun 10, 2017

At first glance, the reopening in El Salvador of the investigation into the 1980 assassination of Archbishop Óscar Romero seems hopelessly problematic, at least in terms of prosecutions. Roberto D’Aubuisson, the mastermind of the crime, is dead, and most of the other accomplices and witnesses have died or been killed.
Indonesian Christians fear Philippine violence spillover

Jun 10, 2017

Christians in Sulawesi, north Indonesia are worried about the possibility Islamist militants might flee to their area after the Philippine army launched a crackdown in nearby Mindanao.