Global Church News

Russian Orthodox Bishop visits Apostolic Nuncio in Tokyo

Nov 15, 2017

Respective prelates discuss history of their churches in Japan
Card Ranjith calls for prayers and practical action on World Day of the Poor

Nov 15, 2017

Card Malcolm Ranjith, Archbishop of Colombo, has invited all parish churches and ecclesiastical institutions in Sri Lanka to take part in the World Day of the Poor, which will be celebrated next Sunday, 19 November.
Taiwan: The sixth Buddhist-Christian talk in progress

Nov 15, 2017

The sixth Buddhist-Christian talk is taking place in Taiwan from Monday to Thursday on the theme "Christians and Buddhists: Let's walk together the Way of Nonviolence".
Vandalizing of chapel in Mindanao sparks outrage

Nov 15, 2017

We will not allow incident to destroy the rapport between Muslims and Christians, says the governor of Maguindanao.
Young Filipino Catholics told to be bearers of peace

Nov 15, 2017

Helping conflict-hit Mindanao focus of this year's National Youth Day celebrations
Toll of earthquake victims rises, thousands in the cold. The Pope's condolences

Nov 15, 2017

Prayers for the victims and those who have lost their loved ones. "Consolation and strength" to the authorities involved in rescue operations. In Iran, there are over 450 dead and 7,000 injured. Thousands spent the night in the frost.
For Buddhist social worker, the Pope in Myanmar will usher in a new beginning of “peace and prosperity”

Nov 15, 2017

The executive director of the Capacity Building Initiative expects the historic apostolic visit to “boost our hearts and mind to work for the common good”. Buddhists will also attend the solemn Mass on 29 November at the Kyaikkasan Ground in Yangon.
Iraqi Priest: Situation for Christians in Mosul worse than when Isis arrived

Nov 15, 2017

The situation of Christians "is worse than the arrival of ISIS" because they are "caught up in this clash between Arabs and Kurds, Shiites and Sunni," which "hinders" the return of refugees to Mosul and the Nineveh plain, and "there is no longer any help".
In Manila ASEAN commits itself to protecting migrant workers

Nov 15, 2017

The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is committed to protecting and promoting the rights of migrant workers in the region.
Asean summit, Rohingya crisis: Aung San Suu Kyi in talks with UN and US

Nov 15, 2017

Washington, cautious in its statements, avoids open criticism of the Lady. The Burmese army removes general at the head of the troops in Rakhine. Tomorrow the US Secretary of State visits Myanmar.