Global Church News

Riyadh, Hariri meets Maronite Patriarch and promises he will soon return to Lebanon

Nov 16, 2017

The historic visit of Card. Raï to Saudi Arabia, where he met King Salman and the hereditary prince. Commenting on his meeting with the former premier, he emphasizes that he understands the "motives" for his resignation. Emphasis placed on the common commitment to peace in the region and the fight against terrorism, together with the historic "friendship" between the two countries.
Report: US Bishops choose delegates for 2018 Synod

Nov 16, 2017

Meeting in Baltimore for their annual fall assembly, the U.S. bishops have selected their choices for delegates to next year’s Synod on Young People, the Faith, and Vocational Discernment, multiple sources have reported.
St Thomas Missionaries at 50: The ad gentes mission of the Syro-Malabar Church

Nov 16, 2017

Established in Kerala, the missionary institute has outposts in Europe and the Americas with 345 members and 200 seminarians, a hundred in the major seminary. Despite difficulties and persecutions, there is no distrust or discouragement. It is committed to India and China.
For Fr Angel Fernandez Artime, Fr Tom offers a missionary example for all Salesians

Nov 16, 2017

The rector major of the Salesians spoke about young people, the focus of the next Synod of Bishops. Salesians operate in 132 countries and are collecting the views of young people. There is a "communion of intent" between Pope Francis and Don Bosco to carry the mission to the edges of the world.
Historic peace building program launches in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Nov 16, 2017

When Pope Francis visited Bosnia and Herzegovina two years ago, he found a country still healing from a devastating conflict two decades earlier.
Russian Orthodox Bishop visits Apostolic Nuncio in Tokyo

Nov 15, 2017

Respective prelates discuss history of their churches in Japan
Card Ranjith calls for prayers and practical action on World Day of the Poor

Nov 15, 2017

Card Malcolm Ranjith, Archbishop of Colombo, has invited all parish churches and ecclesiastical institutions in Sri Lanka to take part in the World Day of the Poor, which will be celebrated next Sunday, 19 November.
Taiwan: The sixth Buddhist-Christian talk in progress

Nov 15, 2017

The sixth Buddhist-Christian talk is taking place in Taiwan from Monday to Thursday on the theme "Christians and Buddhists: Let's walk together the Way of Nonviolence".
Vandalizing of chapel in Mindanao sparks outrage

Nov 15, 2017

We will not allow incident to destroy the rapport between Muslims and Christians, says the governor of Maguindanao.
Young Filipino Catholics told to be bearers of peace

Nov 15, 2017

Helping conflict-hit Mindanao focus of this year's National Youth Day celebrations