Global Church News

The Jesuit Priest who learned the language of the Buddha

Aug 18, 2017

India’s classical language, Pali, also known as Prakrit, took its dying gasp around the 14th century. Centuries later, the language of Buddha remains alive for a Catholic Priest.
Catholics get all brotherly with Hindus in Madhya Pradesh

Aug 18, 2017

Bhopal Archdiocese in India's Madhya Pradesh state celebrated a major Hindu festival Aug. 7 as part of an initiative to foster harmony and fellowship among different religious communities.
Translator seeks to spread Polish saint's message to China

Aug 17, 2017

Catholic layperson translated biography of St. Faustina Kowalska who recorded appearance of the Divine Mercy of Jesus
Modern Catholics ‘too wishy-washy’, says Scottish Archbishop

Aug 17, 2017

We accommodate. We compromise. We avoid conflict — even when conflict is the only proper course,' Archbishop Tartaglia wrote
Religious order seeks to recover stolen parts of Marian statue

Aug 17, 2017

Missing head, hands of statue mar 400th-year festivities for Our Lady of Mount Carmel in the Philippines
How the Pope's Paraguay trip inspired a children's charity

Aug 17, 2017

In the wake of Pope Francis' 2015 trip to Paraguay, a local charity was founded in order to help feed dozens of children whose parents struggle to make ends meet.
Shock and grief after mudslide in Sierra Leone kills hundreds

Aug 17, 2017

A massive mudslide in Sierra Leone’s capital city has left hundreds dead and thousands homeless, with relief agencies hurrying to respond.
Indian Associations: On 25 August we remember the Christian victims of Kandhamal

Aug 17, 2017

The National Solidarity Forum includes over 70 organizations and was born following the 2008 pogroms against Christians. "Kandhamal Day" not to forget the victims and give them justice. "Your solidarity will inspire those still struggling." The Forum's demands.
Archbishop Gomez: Make Oscar Romero's mission your own

Aug 17, 2017

The 100th birthday of Blessed Oscar Romero was a time for Los Angelenos to reflect on the martyred Salvadoran bishop's virtues and how his vision can be made a reality today.
Orthodox priest put on trial for praying with children at a summer camp in the mountains

Aug 17, 2017

Officials inspected the camp and tried to interrogate the children. This is the first time an Orthodox clergyman I charged with breaking the ‘Law on Religious Activities and Religious Associations’.