Global Church News
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The plight of Iraqi Christians: Chilcot on the warnings that were missed
Jul 07, 2016
British diplomats and French leaders were among those to warn about religious conflict in post-invasion Iraq
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Card Gracias: Church in Asia mourns for Dhaka terror victims
Jul 07, 2016
As violence picks up its deadly pace, we can draw strength from God's endless mercy. We are called to face these grave challenges with peaceful solidarity on the part of all people of good will, ” said Card. Oswald Gracias, Archbishop of Bombay
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Homeless Jesus inspires 911 calls in North Dakota
Jul 07, 2016
The Homeless Jesus statue is at it again.Since its installation in front of First Lutheran Church in downtown Fargo, N.D. last month, emergency crews have responded at least twice to calls from concerned residents who thought the statue was a real person.
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Court rules Christian Mingle must allow LGBT couples
Jul 07, 2016
A California court ruled last week that ChristianMingle and it’s affiliate faith-based dating websites must allow LGBT singles to search and be matched with people of the same gender.
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Government demands church donations, institutes stricter regulations
Jul 07, 2016
Since last year, the Chinese government has been pressuring churches to implement the “five transformations,” which consist of “localizing religion, standardizing management, indigenizing theology, financial transparency and adapting Christian teachings,” in order to mold Christianity into an institution that reflects the objectives of the Communist Party
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A joyous celebration of life, despite the rain
Jul 06, 2016
The All Ireland Rally for Life was not met with the kind of bewilderment that greets pro-life marches in the rest of the UK
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Dominicans to return communities in Glasgow and Durham to Dioceses
Jul 06, 2016
The English Province of the Dominicans has announced reorganisation plans that it says will 'strengthen community life'
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Archbishop Gomez: Saints, martyrs and the cross
Jul 06, 2016
Archbishop Jose H. Gomez said “We are living in challenging times. Our society and our culture are becoming more and more secularized.”
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Caritas: "Build bridges" between Britain and Europe
Jul 06, 2016
Catholic aid agency, Caritas Europa, published a statement expressing its concern that “our core European values are being threatened” and it’s urging all factions of society to act together.
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Goan priest sings Bible in classical Indian style
Jul 06, 2016
Fr Glen D’Silva's musical album, ‘O Namo’ available across Goa has 25 verses from the Kristapurana.
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Sunday Reflection
Let us be guided by the Holy Spirit
One of the enduring images associated with Pentecost is that of Mary and the disciples of Jesus, gathered in the upper room, with tongues of flames lingering above their heads, while the Holy Spirit descends upon them like a dove.
