Global Church News

Mother Teresa is already a saint, Her canonization is for us and for the world (III)

Aug 25, 2016

Recognition of Mother Teresa's holiness serves as a stimulus for the Church and for the world. It is the beginning of a journey, an invitation to a spiritual deepening and to relive the Gospel as she lived it. Prayer and love are the most powerful weapons in the world, but they must not remain words: We need gestures and witnesses. Part three of Fr. Sebastian Vazhakala's story.
Cambodia tested by escalating electoral violence

Aug 25, 2016

Ever since the United Nations did its best to end three decades of war and marched in with US$2 billion, 22,000 peacekeepers and unprecedented democratic designs, Cambodia has been squeezed into a deadly pattern of electoral violence.
Jubilee for Workers of Mercy and Volunteers on Sept 4

Aug 25, 2016

Pope Francis will celebrate Mass for workers and volunteers of Mercy on September 4, 2016 at St Peter’s Square, Vatican City, in Rome.
World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation

Aug 25, 2016

Last year, Pope Francis declared September 1 as the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation.
Earthquake in central Italy leaves at least 13 dead

Aug 24, 2016

An Amatrice parish priest described the earthquake as an 'immense tragedy'
Central Africa: Peace Is now truly possible

Aug 24, 2016

‘Providence heard us’
Mumbai Catholic creates Mother Teresa canonisation logo

Aug 24, 2016

Pope Francis will declare Mother Teresa a saint at the Vatican on September 4.
Mother Teresa: Bring Jesus to the poor and the poor to Jesus, Revelations and visions (II)

Aug 24, 2016

"Will you refuse to do this for me?" Is the question that Jesus put to Mother Teresa of Calcutta in one of her mystical experiences. The life of the future saint was her response to this question. Fr. Sebastian Vazhakala continues his narrative about the Mother of Calcutta.
Fragment of Christ's Cross stolen from California church

Aug 24, 2016

A fragment from what is believed to be the True Cross of Christ, stolen from its home beneath a picture. It’s a story one would associate with medieval legends or a Dan Brown novel.
Kenya: Church calls on government to end arsons in schools

Aug 24, 2016

Chairman of the Kenya’s Bishops’ Commission for Education Laments “Most of the students involved in burning of schools are vulnerable children some coming from dysfunctional families, others are orphans”