Global Church News

Papua New Guinea's cardinal has bigger concerns than Amoris Laetitia

Feb 20, 2017

While many in different sectors of the Church are pulling out their hair trying to resolve the Amoris Laetitia communion debate, Papua New Guinea's ne
Lutheran Bishop for Jordan and the Holy Land, Munib A. Younan, awarded Niwano Peace Prize

Feb 20, 2017

Younan, president of the Lutheran World Federation was born in Jerusalem and is rewarded for having used his position to create a fully fledged network among religious leaders of different faiths in the Middle East.
Pakistan mourns victims of terrorist attacks

Feb 20, 2017

Pakistanis are mourning those killed and wounded in a series of terrorist attacks which have taken place this week in the country, including one on a Sufi shrine that left more than 80 people dead.
How the possible Vatican-China agreement could be problematic

Feb 19, 2017

The Archbishop emeritus of Hong Kong expressed serious concerns about a possible agreement between the Vatican and China on the appointing of Bishops.
India favourable to Pope’s visit, Bishop say

Feb 18, 2017

Three Indian cardinals met Prime Minister Narendra Modi to discuss a possible visit to the country by Pope Francis.
Chinese priest: The life of the faithful is the same with or without China-Holy See agreements

Feb 17, 2017

The majority of Chinese faithful have no interest in China-Vatican dialogue. They are not affected by the Patriotic Association. This is a mere instrument of government policy.
Indian Bishops prioritise family life

Feb 17, 2017

India’s Bishops have decided to give special pastoral attention to people estranged from the Church and their families.
Meet the priest who has helped rescue thousands on the Mediterranean Sea

Feb 17, 2017

Father Alberto Gaton is the chaplain of a Spanish ship that combats human trafficking by rescuing people in the Mediterranean Sea. In the span of almost 5 months, his team has managed to rescue more than 3,000 people.
How this couple has stayed married (and in love) for 75 years

Feb 17, 2017

Eulogio Martínez and Martina Abian are 100 and 95 years-old, respectively.
Christian florist loses religious liberty case, will appeal to US Supreme Court

Feb 17, 2017

A Washington state florist must pay fines and legal costs for conscientiously objecting to serving a same-sex wedding, as the state’s supreme court upheld a lower court’s decision on Thursday.