Global Church News

Catholics honor Baha'i community in Pakistan

Nov 09, 2017

Archbishop Joseph Coutts initiates special initiative to mark 200th birth anniversary of founder Baha'u'llah
In Colombo Caritas celebrates 50 years of activity for the poor

Nov 09, 2017

Fr Joe Fernando founded the Catholic Church’s main charitable organisation in Sri Lanka in 1968. Today it has a national centre and 13 diocesan offices. A new website has been set up. The official song of the jubilee was presented. The charity’s 2018-2021 action plan was made public.
Malawi’s Vice President promotes Catholic Bible

Nov 09, 2017

If you are in a family, make sure that every family member has his/her own Bible,” Dr. Chilima said.
Blessed Rani Maria seen as beacon of hope for Indian Christians

Nov 09, 2017

The beatification of a martyred Catholic nun will help evangelization in India, where preaching Christ's message has become increasingly difficult, church leaders say.
Philippine Church observes day of prayer for victims of extrajudicial killings

Nov 09, 2017

The Church in the Philippines observed “Lord Heal Our Land Sunday” on 5 Nov 2017, to pray for victims of extrajudicial killings.
What should the Catholic Church have learned this year?

Nov 09, 2017

We have learned, as a church, that racism still has the power to drive a political narrative, an ugly narrative to be sure, and one the finds a home in the hearts of too many Catholics.
The growing threat of Jihadists in Mali

Nov 08, 2017

According to the Malian Secretary-General, in Mopti Diocese, in the central-north of the country, three Catholic Churches were visited and threatened by Jihadists who prevented the faithful from gathering to pray.
Procession calls for end to drug-war killings in Philippines

Nov 08, 2017

Archbishop Socrates Villegas called on members of police and military to return to the Lord and obey God rather than evil men
JRS launches the first child protection center in Addis Ababa

Nov 08, 2017

According to Mr. Mulugeta Woldeeyesus, JRS Ethiopia Country Director, children represent 35% of total registered refugees in Addis Ababa.
No justice a year after the attack in Gaibandha against Santal Christians

Nov 08, 2017

A year after a violent attack by police against Santal Christians in Gaibandha district over a land dispute, the victims still live in terror of fresh violence.