Global Church News

Priest pulled from rubble says rescue was a ‘great miracle’

Aug 26, 2016

A priest and nun were among those who survived Wednesday's earthquake against the odds
Cairo: Government and Copts agree on church construction law

Aug 26, 2016

Dispute between government and Christian minority is settled after Copts criticised amendments to draft bill prepared by Egyptian Churches. For Coptic
Enkh-Baatar "will be a bridge between the Church and the Mongolian people"

Aug 26, 2016

This August 28 the first priest native to Mongolia will be ordained. The Apostolic Prefect, the Nuncio and the Bishop of Daejeon where the young man attended the seminary will preside. Missionary to Arvaikheer: "His testimony will help young Mongolians who are experiencing a process of vocational discernment." Joy and satisfaction of the local community: "If he has done it, we can do it too."
Nun's rosary beads stolen at knife-point in Massachusetts

Aug 26, 2016

A religious sister was robbed while on a walk in civilian clothing on Sunday afternoon in Quincy, Massachusetts, authorities said.
UN exhibition to honour of Mother Teresa's canonisation

Aug 26, 2016

The canonisation falls on the eve of her 19th death anniversary.
Young Catholic workers gather in Seoul for congress

Aug 26, 2016

Pope Francis sends some 90 representatives from 30 countries congratulatory message.
Denver's new Auxiliary Bishop: Want Catholics back in church? Reflect Jesus

Aug 26, 2016

Father Jorge Rodriguez, the next Auxiliary Bishop of Denver, believes there is a way to help lapsed Catholics return to church.
Pope’s conversation with Jesuits during his trip to Poland

Aug 26, 2016

Fr. Thomas Rosica, assistant to the Vatican press office, has provided this working translation of the full Italian conversation of Pope Francis and a Jesuit group in Poland
I can only think of our nuns’: Italian Bishop criticises burkini ban

Aug 26, 2016

Secretary-general of the bishops' conference points out that nuns and 'peasant grandmothers' stay covered up at the beach too
As journalists get attacked, media workers in Pakistan ask for more protection

Aug 26, 2016

Several journalists and activists gathered yesterday at the Lahore Press Club to demand greater protection for media workers in war zones.