Global Church News

Egyptian Christians struck on Palm Sunday by ISIS

Apr 10, 2017

Neither the targets nor the dates were chosen at random. On Palm Sunday which opens Holy Week, terrorists struck two Coptic Orthodox churches, killing at least 44 people and wounding 113, according to a provisional count.
Bishops seek input from youth ahead of 2018 synod

Apr 10, 2017

An international conference this week in Rome is seeking feedback from young people on the upcoming 2018 Synod of Bishops, as preparations are also underway for the 2019 World Youth Day in Panama.
A second terrorist attack hits church in Alexandria where Tawadros II was celebrating Mass

Apr 10, 2017

The Coptic Orthodox Patriarch is unharmed. So far 11 are dead and 66 wounded. Initial reports indicate a suicide bomber was responsible. Egypt’s National Defence Council is set to meet. Some call for an overhaul of security measures around churches.
Indonesian Christians wary of Easter protests

Apr 10, 2017

Christians in Indonesia will celebrate Holy Week despite the threat of protests from hard-line Muslim groups over church building permits.
Iraqi Christians to Begin 80-Mile Holy Week Peace March on Palm Sunday

Apr 09, 2017

Christians in Iraq will begin an 80-mile march on Palm Sunday with a mass in Irbil, calling for an end to violence by the Islamic State terror group in their country as well as throughout the Middle East.
Priest who met three saints named Auxiliary Bishop of Seattle

Apr 08, 2017

On Thursday, the Vatican announced that Pope Francis has chosen Msgr. Daniel H. Mueggenborg, a priest of the Diocese of Tulsa, to be an auxiliary bishop of the Archdiocese of Seattle.
In Aleppo, Christians find protection in the world's prayers

Apr 08, 2017

The attitude of Christians in Aleppo seems to have improved since Syrian government forces re-took the city, and they believe the prayers of Christians abroad have helped them, one religious sister reports.
Meeting of Families - Joy for the World

Apr 07, 2017

Pope Francis has written a letter to Cardinal Kevin Farrell outlining his vision for the 9th World Meeting of Families, which will take place in Dublin in August 2018.
Ireland facing large decline in priest numbers

Apr 07, 2017

In one Irish diocese, the number of active priests may halve in fewer than 15 years. As a result, Bishop Francis Duffy of Ardagh and Clonmacnois has aimed to prepare his flock to take on more active roles.
Cambodia slaps ban on sale of breast milk

Apr 07, 2017

Cambodia banned the export of breast milk on March 28, ending a business of a U.S.-based company that had been selling the milk in the United States.