Global Church News

Mgr Casimir Wang Milu, retired Bishop of Tianshui, has died

Feb 16, 2017

The underground bishop spent ten years in prison. In 2003 he was suspended by the Holy See. He was admitted to hospital in late January. The funeral should take place this Saturday, 18 February.
Watch a 20-week baby in utero with new groundbreaking technology

Feb 15, 2017

When the fetal ultrasound gained popularity in the 1970s, it was hailed as a “window to the womb.” But now, new technology could offer a much more in-depth view of babies before birth.
Church leaders in Portugal present evidence for Fatima nun’s beatification

Feb 15, 2017

More than 15,000 pages of testimony have been gathered to support the proposed beatification of Sister Lucia
Iraqi Christians protest in Lebanon, demanding resettlement

Feb 15, 2017

The protest took place outside the UN regional headquarters in Beirut
Salford leads the way as Church aims to welcome more refugee families

Feb 15, 2017

Caritas Salford have appointed a full-time officer to help parishes sponsor a refugee
Irish Bishop on St Valentine and importance of marriage preparation

Feb 15, 2017

The feast of St Valentine is being celebrated around the world on 14th February
How the Church supports marriages – every step of the way

Feb 15, 2017

It’s Valentine’s Day, and in countries across the world, people are focused on love and marriage. But for the Catholic Church, the celebration of – and support for – marriage is not limited to one day, but all year round.
Cardinal Tong’s Article: Only hopes for China-Holy See talks. Liu Bainian’s cold shower

Feb 14, 2017

Fr. Ticozzi: It is a 'literary genre' to garner momentum towards the ideal future, an exhortation. Anthony Liu Bainian: It's just an opinion of John Tong. The appointment of bishops depends on "the future of China-Vatican dialogue". Underground bishops "not suitable to work with the Communist Party."
This couple gave to persecuted Christians, and Pope Francis responded

Feb 14, 2017

osefa and Amaro are a married couple from Fuenlabrada, Madrid, Spain, who made a pilgrimage to Rome on the occasion of the Holy Year of Mercy in August 2016.
Holy Land: Hope for dialogue and coexistence rises after Tagbha church reopens after arson attack

Feb 14, 2017

An interfaith ceremony and a Mass marked sunday’s reopening of the Church of the Multiplication of Loaves and Fishes, victim of an arson attack by Jewish extremists. Israel’s president and moderate rabbis were present at the event. For Sobhy Makhoul, the weakness of the Israeli government encourages extremism. Catholic schools and agreements with the Holy See remain unresolved problems.