Global Church News
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Pakistan hangs four terrorists charged with massacre at Peshawar military school
Dec 02, 2015
Pakistan this morning hung four terrorists linked to the massacre, which took place last December, a military school in Peshawar, capital of the northern province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
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After Paris attacks, France, Muslim community must address new challenges
Dec 02, 2015
On Sunday, Nov. 15, two days after the murderous rampage of Bataclan Theater and the attacks in the 10th and 11th districts here, Cardinal Andre Vingt Trois, archbishop of Paris, presided at a late afternoon Mass at the Notre Dame Cathedral, the famous shrine where the French meet in time of war or affliction.
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Nagpur Archbishop : Reach out to others in Year of Mercy
Dec 02, 2015
Archbishop Abraham Viruthakulangara of Nagpur has launched an appeal to love and reach out to others during the Jubilee Year of Mercy, which starts on December 8.
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Hyderabad’s oldest Catholic Church gets a facelift
Dec 02, 2015
The 173-year old St. Francis Xavier’s Church in Bolaram, one of the oldest Catholic Churches in the city, had its rededication and re-inauguration on Nov 29.
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Miracle or fungus? Utah diocese investigates 'bleeding' Host
Dec 02, 2015
Some Catholic parishioners in Utah have said a consecrated Host appears to be bleeding, but the Diocese of Salt Lake City is considering whether the change may be due to natural causes.
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Police in Pakistan downplay signs of Arson in fire at Christian TV station
Dec 01, 2015
Police are downplaying several signs pointing to arson in a fire reported at 3 a.m. on Tuesday (Nov. 24) at the office of a Christian cable TV station in Karachi, sources said.
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ISIS' genocide against Christians must be recognized before christianity is eradicated, EU politician says
Dec 01, 2015
An European Parliamentarian is working on a resolution calling on EU members to recognize that the Islamic State terror group is committing genocide against Christians and other minorities, and act upon that reality.
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First Kidapawan Bishop Federico Escaler dies aged 93
Dec 01, 2015
The former Bishop of Kidapawan, Federico Escaler, has died on Nov 28, aged 93.
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Pro-life groups condemn Planned Parenthood shooting, pray for victims
Dec 01, 2015
After Friday's shooting at a Colorado Planned Parenthood clinic killed three but with an official motive for the act not determined, pro-life groups have condemned any act of violence against abortion clinics.
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Pope calls Central African Christians, Muslims to unite against violence
Dec 01, 2015
Christians and Muslims must unite against acts which “disfigure the Face of God” by promoting peace, Pope Francis told Islamic representatives on the final day of his visit the war-torn Central African Republic.
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Sunday Reflection
Responding to the call of mission
Answering a call to mission is never an easy task. It is likely that when one is called to respond to God’s mission, it fills us with anxiety and worries.
