Global Church News

Extreme nationalism was not John Paul II’s vision for Poland, historian says

Nov 21, 2017

St. John Paul II’s teachings propose a different, better vision for Poland than that of a massive Warsaw march led by extreme nationalist elements on Saturday, one historian says.
In Jakarta, the Bishops remember the important role played by the Church in Indonesian history

Nov 21, 2017

The prelates renewed their support for the nation’s values ??of unity and harmony to which Catholics were committed before and after independence. The Vatican was among the first foreign states to recognise the new country, which the Indonesian Catholic Church helped stabilise. Mgr Albertus Soegijapranata of the Semarang Apostolic Vicariate played an important role.
Cardinal D’Rozario: Pope’s visit will be a "pilgrimage to the soul of Bangladesh"

Nov 20, 2017

The Pope’s visit will also be a “celebration of harmony” of Bangladesh’s culture, as indicated by the logo and theme of the papal visit, “Harmony and Peace”.
Friar who served ‘the poor, the sick, the marginated and the hopeless’ is beatified

Nov 20, 2017

Some 66,000 people fill stadium for beatification of Blessed Solanus Casey
French Catholics to use revised version of Lord’s Prayer

Nov 20, 2017

The new version, which replaces a translation in use since 1966, will be used from the First Sunday in Advent
Faithful from near and far gather to celebrate Fr. Solanus, friend and healer

Nov 20, 2017

Usually, when Detroit’s Ford Field is filled with people, it’s because football fans are watching the Lions play another NFL team.
Dinners, deliveries and drives: How some Catholics are serving up Thanksgiving for the poor

Nov 20, 2017

While many will gather for Thanksgiving this year around tables filled with food and family, the National Council of the U.S. Society of St. Vincent de Paul have set out to make sure that the poor and homeless will also experience a holiday filled with community.
Legion of Christ responds to 'Paradise Papers' claims of offshore accounts

Nov 20, 2017

Reports about the Legion of Christ’s offshore accounts date to the time of its disgraced founder and do not apply to the religious institute today, a spokesman has said.
Friendship and from-scratch food served up at Fr. Solanus’ soup kitchen

Nov 20, 2017

It’s a Franciscan custom to give food - even if that’s just a simple sandwich - to anyone who comes to the door hungry.
For Cardinal Parolin, Vatican II still benefits the Church

Nov 19, 2017

The Second Vatican Council, rightly understood, continues to be a force for evangelization and renewal in the Church, according to Cardinal Pietro Parolin, the Secretary of State of the Holy See.