Global Church News

The "tranquil" ordination of Msgr. Peter Ding Lingbin, bishop of Changzhi

Nov 10, 2016

The ordination was attended by about 2 thousand people; many non-Christians looked on from the street. Security was discreet. Rules imposed on the eve very strict. All of the ordaining bishops are in communion with the Pope. The Holy See mandate read in private; that of the council of Chinese bishops read in public.
Changzhi: Everything ready for the ordination of former doctor Msgr. Peter Ding Lingbin

Nov 10, 2016

The new bishop worked for years as a doctor before discovering his vocation. Msgr. Ding received the papal mandate two years ago. The ordaining bishops are all in communion with the Pope. Local authorities try to curb the participation of the faithful. Thousands expected to attend.
Japan gets its first minor Basilica

Nov 10, 2016

The Archdiocese of Nagasaki had applied for this status of minor basilica in February and approved by the Vatican on April 26.
Are Koreans the world’s most dynamic Catholics?

Nov 10, 2016

When Pope Francis embarked on the first visit of a pontiff to Asia since 1999, the choice of South Korea, a relatively small country on the Pacific Rim, was greeted with surprise. But he went there in 2014 because of its potential for the evangelisation of Asia and its growing role in global Catholic mission.
Feminists unhappy with Pope’s stand on women priests

Nov 10, 2016

Majority supports the Pope Francis' stand that there is no point in re-opening a closed debate on women priesthood.
Cardinal Filoni meets wtih seminarians in Zambia

Nov 10, 2016

A life of service to the Gospel should be at the heart of a seminarian’s formative journey. That was the message of Cardinal Fernando Filoni, in a hom
Healing service in Waterbury to close Jubilee Year of Mercy

Nov 10, 2016

As the conclusion of the Jubilee Year of Mercy approaches, SS. Peter and Paul and St. Leo the Great parishes are hosting “Be Not Afraid: A Eucharistic Healing Service for All People and All Problems.”
Fr Caccaro: School in Prey Veng, God is greater than our strategies

Nov 10, 2016

PIME missionary visits the school he founded years ago. Now run by a Korean priest, it quickly became the reference point of education in the province. Its students have achieved excellent results, and were congratulated by Prime Minister Hun Sen himself.
What was the breakdown of the Catholic vote Tuesday?

Nov 10, 2016

Catholics voted once again for the winning presidential candidate in Tuesday’s election, as they have done in recent elections.
US bishops encourage unity, prayer after election night

Nov 10, 2016

Bishops in the United States called on Catholics to pray for elected officials on the morning following the 2016 presidential election, and exhorted them to work for unity and to promote the common good.