Global Church News

Madhya Pradesh: After eight years, Bishop absolved from charge of forced conversion

Apr 27, 2017

Bishop Mathew Vaniakizhakkel is the emeritus bishop of Satna. Along with five Catholics, in 2009 he was denounced for conversion, conspiracy and disturbance of peace among religions. The accuser then repented and asked for forgiveness. Christian Leader: "Anti-conversion law is a tool to harassing Christians."
Pakistani Archbishop: ‘Catholic schools are now like prisons’

Apr 26, 2017

Children attending Catholic schools in Pakistan must walk through a gate with two armed guards, the bishop said
Egypt steps up security ahead of Pope’s visit

Apr 26, 2017

The papal visit comes shortly after suicide attacks on two churches killed dozens of people
Tight security is 'new normal' as pope heads to Egypt

Apr 26, 2017

Despite the ongoing risk of terrorism, Pope Francis planned to travel to Egypt as a sign of being close to the people there, said Greg Burke, Vatican spokesman.
They lost everything in Peru's floods. Now they're asking for Bibles

Apr 26, 2017

Archbishop Jose Antonio Eguren of Piura and Tumbes, Peru visited the inhabitants of one of the areas most affected by the recent floods in northern Peru, who asked him to help them get some Bibles.
Are our Bishops ready for a synodal Church?

Apr 26, 2017

There has been attention on Amoris Laetitia, Pope Francis’ 2016 apostolic exhortation that elaborates on discussions regarding marriage and the family, which took place in 2014 and 2015 at the Synod of Bishops.
Cuttack-Bhubaneshwar: 3,000 faithful attend First Communion of 34 children

Apr 26, 2017

About 3,000 faithful crowded the Cuttack-Bhubaneshwar Archdiocese parish in the Indian state of Orissa to attend the First Communion of 34 children.
Laity conference in Rome raises concerns over Amoris Laetitia

Apr 25, 2017

Six scholars gave talks on aspects of Amoris Laetitia and its aftermath
Beirut Bishop Kourie says the two bishops abducted in Syria in 2013 are still alive

Apr 25, 2017

The Lebanese Syriac Orthodox bishop made the claim during the celebrations for the 47th anniversary of Virgin's apparitions. The portraits of the two bishops were displayed inside the church and taken in procession. The prelate appealed to the Lebanese government to make the case a "national cause".
Uttar Pradesh: Bishops call on new chief minister to defend persecuted Christians

Apr 25, 2017

The meeting with Yogi Adityanath took place on 21 April. Local Church leaders extended their best wishes to him in his new capacity. They also asked him to guarantee the security and protection of the Christian minority and its places of worship.