Global Church News

Communist-backed Chinese newspaper weighs in on possible Vatican-Beijing deal

Feb 15, 2018

A Chinese newspaper with close ties to the nation’s communist party has added its voice to the discussion of a possible agreement with the Vatican on the appointment of Bishops.
Ash Wednesday: Christians begin the Lenten journey toward Easter

Feb 14, 2018

“Lent is a time to prepare for Easter". “It’s a time of fasting and prayer to re-commit to our baptismal promises.”
Card. Zen: I still don’t understand why they are in dialogue with China

Feb 14, 2018

Reconciliation between official and underground communities may be difficult, but it is possible. The Chinese state aims to build a national and schismatic Church. The Vatican’s veneration of Ostpolitik risks helping Beijing "enslave the Church". The manipulation of the words of Benedict XVI and obedience to Pope Francis.
South Africa political situation: An opportunity for justice and renewal

Feb 14, 2018

As the people of South African and observers across the globe await the end of the "Zuma era," a Comboni missionary father, expert in South African affairs, talks of the unfolding crisis and of hopes for the future.
Hong Kong Catholics hold prayer vigil to oppose Vatican deal with Beijing

Feb 14, 2018

An open letter also said the deal could lead to 'schism'
Interfaith congress for peace held in Myanmar

Feb 14, 2018

An interfaith conference for peace was held in Myanmar at the International Business Centre (IBC) in Yangon on Feb 1.
Coptic Orthodox to dedicate church to New Martyrs of Libya

Feb 14, 2018

The Coptic Orthodox Church will dedicate on Thursday a new church to the 21 Martyrs of Libya, who were beheaded by the Islamic State, three years after their deaths.
Break ‘concordats with sin’ this Lent, Chaput says

Feb 14, 2018

Archbishop Charles Chaput of Philadelphia has encouraged Catholics to learn from history this Lent: to refuse to negotiate with evil, and to pursue the “difficult but always liberating” path to holiness.
More than 200 Catholics pray and march in silence over looted Church

Feb 14, 2018

The faithful show their sadness over the desecrated hosts. The parish priest is grateful to his parishioners for their prayers and to God for saving him from death. Anger is directed at police, deemed as negligent. The deputy police commissioner promises security cameras and a commitment to finding the thieves.
Australian Bishops dedicate start of Lent to abuse victims

Feb 14, 2018

The Bishops of Australia have called on the faithful of the country to begin the season of Lent with four days of fasting and reparation for victims of sexual abuse within the Church.