Global Church News

Vietnamese youths told to build a better world

Nov 27, 2017

Gospel values needed to be integrated into social activities to bring about positive change
Why did Pope Francis drop India for Myanmar?

Nov 27, 2017

Inviting the pope will not gel with the pro-Hindu government and their nationalist supporters
Cardinal Charles Bo on challenges of Pope's trip to Myanmar

Nov 27, 2017

On Sunday Pope Francis is scheduled to leave Rome, headed for Myanmar and then Bangladesh on his 21st apostolic journey abroad.
Myanmar prepares for first ever papal visit

Nov 27, 2017

Myanmar is gearing up for the arrival of Pope Francis on Monday afternoon, although a first glance around the cities of Yangon and the capital Naypyitaw show few signs of any major preparations.
US, Mexican Bishops call for 'people's voice' in NAFTA negotiations

Nov 27, 2017

The U.S. and Mexican bishops’ conferences have issued a joint statement saying NAFTA renegotiations must respect the poor, alleviate the need for migration, protect laborers and intellectual property rights, and care for creation, indigenous people, and small farmers.
Pope Francis in Yangon, 'Hope and Confidence' for Kachin pilgrims marked by war

Nov 27, 2017

Kachin Women: "With the blessing of the Pope, the difficulties that afflict our lands will disappear. The future will be better. " Leader of a Village: "The Holy Father will bring peace to Kachin and all of Myanmar." Pilgrims include also Protestant Baptists. From our correspondent on the ground
In Argentina, 600 missionaries renew commitment to spreading Gospel

Nov 26, 2017

The theme of the Nov. 18-20 event was “Argentina in Mission, the Gospel is Joy.”
Kofi Annan shares hopes for Pope Francis' visit to Myanmar

Nov 26, 2017

Pope Francis leaves for Myanmar on Sunday at the start of a first ever visit to the country, formerly known as Burma.
Indian long-term commitment to World Day of the Poor

Nov 26, 2017

Communities have made long-term commitments to share resources with those in need
All over Europe, churches creatively rethink as numbers plummet

Nov 25, 2017

A huge drop in church membership and participation since the 1960s has accelerated over the past decade, despite determined Church efforts to reach out with new forms of evangelisation.