Global Church News

Catholic Church to European Union: Fight against anti-Christian hate

Dec 21, 2024

The Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Community (COMECE) has called on the European Union (EU) to appoint a coordinator for the fight against anti-Christian hatred in the same way it already employs coordinators to combat hate directed against Jews and Muslims.
Make theology accessible to all

Dec 21, 2024

Theology should serve as a guiding companion for those seeking meaning and truth, particularly during life’s pivotal moments, Pope Francis said December, calling on theologians and theology faculties to expand their outreach.
Will God be on Santa’s Christmas list this year?

Dec 21, 2024

As December’s chill fills the air and festive cheer peeks around every corner, the season of giving is upon us once again.
Activists urge Indonesia to abolish death penalty

Dec 20, 2024

Catholic and rights activists have urged Indonesia to extend clemency to all its death row convicts following the South Asian nation’s recent repatriation of Filipino and Australian convicts who were facing death sentences.
Mother Angelica’s Blessed Sacrament Shrine marks 25th anniversary

Dec 20, 2024

On December 19, 1999, the Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament in Hanceville, Alabama, was officially opened and consecrated.
‘Online to get people offline’: Experts show how Carlo Acutis modeled faithful use of tech

Dec 20, 2024

An online presentation sponsored by the National Eucharistic Revival explored the question of how Catholics can use technology for good, inspired by the life of soon-to-be-saint Carlo Acutis.
Filipina death row convict's return symbolizes hope

Dec 20, 2024

Mary Jane Veloso's scheduled 2015 execution by the firing squad was stayed at the last minute and a reprieve was granted
The blessing of the 'Bambinelli': From Pope Paul VI to artistic display

Dec 20, 2024

The traditional gathering of Roman oratories for the blessing of Baby Jesus figurines in the Vatican on Sunday, 22 December, is enriched this year by an artistic contest inspired by the theme “A Heart of Light.”
Pope Francis declares French Martyrs of Compiègne saints via equipollent canonization

Dec 20, 2024

Pope Francis has officially declared the 16 Discalced Carmelite nuns of Compiègne, executed during the Reign of Terror in the French Revolution, as saints through the rare procedure of “equipollent canonization.”
Biden to meet with Pope Francis in January to discuss ‘peace’

Dec 20, 2024

U.S. President Joe Biden accepted an invitation to visit Pope Francis next month and discuss efforts to advance peace, the White House announced on December 19, Thursday.