Global Church News

Filipino Priest held captive in Marawi turns 57

Aug 02, 2017

Uncertainty still surrounds fate of Father Teresito Soganub as battle for Mindanao city continues.
New Evangelisation conference in Manila comes to a close with Bishops Auza and Fisichella

Aug 02, 2017

The University of Santo Tomas hosted 7,000 delegates on 28-30 July. Archbishop Bernardito Auza, permanent observer of the Holy See to the United Nations, a native of Talibon (Philippines), urged those present to work for peace in families. Italian Rino Fisichella, president of the Pontifical Council for the Promotion of New Evangelisation, called for action to promote the dignity of human life as the moral responsibility of everyone.
Asian Youth Day delegates visit symbols of tolerance

Aug 02, 2017

Trips to Jakarta Catholic cathedral, Southeast Asia's largest mosque instil importance of religious tolerance and dialogue
Who founded America? Our Lady of Guadalupe, Archbishop Gomez says

Aug 02, 2017

The impact of Our Lady of Guadalupe on the Americas should encourage Christians in the U.S. to continue to evangelize, even when their country seems headed in the wrong direction, Archbishop Jose Gomez of Los Angeles has said.
Bali, young people of Asian Youth Day welcomed by local families

Aug 02, 2017

The "Days in the Diocese" initiative is the first stage of the event. Over 2000 participants from 21 countries spend a few days in families in the diocese of Indonesia. The central core of the event will be held from 2 to 6 August in Yogyakarta, in the diocese of Semarang.
Apostolic Union of the Clergy, support for the ministry and lonely Priests

Aug 02, 2017

The UAC holds its annual meeting in Punjab. In addition to supporting the ministry, the association helps clergymen "support one another in times of difficulties, [which] may be 'burnout', may be loneliness, may be personal crisis etc.”
Pope may travel to Bangladesh and Myanmar in November

Aug 02, 2017

On his return flight from Georgia and Azerbaijan in October 2016, Pope Francis announced his intention to visit Bangladesh and India.
Why the drafting of 'Humanae Vitae' matters, 50 years later

Aug 02, 2017

As its 50th anniversary approaches, the story of how Blessed Pope Paul VI arrived at the final text of “Humanae Vitae” will be a main focus of discussion.
Indians at Asian Youth Day, bearing witness to diversity in unity

Aug 01, 2017

Some 83 young people represent India at the 7th Asian Youth Day (AYD7), which opened yesterday until 6 August in Yogyakarta, Indonesia. The Indian delegation shows a multicultural, multi-religious and pluralistic face and is an example of peaceful coexistence between religions and cultures.
Youth from all over Asia in Yogyakarta for Asian Youth Day

Aug 01, 2017

Participants come from India, Myanmar, Vietnam, Singapore, Mongolia, Philippines, Hong Kong, and Cambodia. Indonesians have come from some of the remotest regencies to attend the event. For Bishop Pius Riana Prapdi, the young are the heart of the Church.