Global Church News

International pilgrims prepare for 2017 Uganda Martyrs Day

Apr 13, 2017

The 2017 celebration will be animated by the Diocese of Hoima on behalf of Mbarara Ecclesiastical Province.
Egypt's Christians to hold restrained Easter services in light of attacks

Apr 13, 2017

After two bomb attacks on worshippers at Coptic Orthodox churches on Sunday, the Coptic Orthodox Archdiocese of Minya has announced it will celebrate Easter without the typical festive accoutrements.
Vietnam teenagers laud Church’s sex education initiative

Apr 13, 2017

Ho Chi Minh City Archdiocese is educating teenagers with traditional Catholic teachings about sex and relationships to help them avoid falling victim to sexual abuse.
Fatima seers are holy because of virtue, not visions, Cardinal says

Apr 13, 2017

A consistory will take place on April 20 to approve the canonisations of Blesseds Francisco and Jacinta Marto
Chinese authorities prevent priest from celebrating Chrism Mass

Apr 13, 2017

Bishop Vincent Guo Xijin of Mindong was forced to pay a visit to the religious affairs bureau and has not returned
Irish abortion group returns Soros’ money — but big questions linger

Apr 13, 2017

Facing legal scrutiny over foreign funding of efforts to fight Ireland’s anti-abortion law, a pro-abortion group has returned a $25,000 grant to billi
Horrified at deadly attacks in Syria, Russia

Apr 13, 2017

On Wednesday, Pope Francis expressed his horror at a chemical weapon attack in the province of Idlib, Syria the previous day, also expressing his sorrow for the victims of an attack April 3 in St. Petersburg, Russia.
Youth go on a pilgrimage and collect rubbish for Lent

Apr 12, 2017

Pupils from the St Joseph's Girls School in Nugegoda took part in the pilgrimage, which the Sisters of the Holy Family organise each year to replicate the Stations of the Cross. After leaving the top of Hiniduma Calvary, the group came down collecting rubbish.
Chaldean patriarch: At Easter, faith in the risen Christ stronger than hatred and terrorism

Apr 12, 2017

Mar Sako highlights the “suffering and daily grief” endured by Christians in Iraq and the world. The answer to violence is a civilised and modern "state" capable of building a "national identity." The Church promotes initiatives of peace and coexistence. Its task is to revive Nineveh Plain by breathing new life in its towns and villages.
Easter plight of India’s Christians: Masses interrupted, pastors arrested, allegations of forced conversions

Apr 12, 2017

Bishops, activists and ordinary people complain about incidents of violence and intimidation across the country. Despite constitutional guarantees, the Christian minority is being persecuted. The threat on Palm Sunday: "If you want to pray, you must have official permission."