Global Church News

Christian university in North Korea seeks US help

Feb 01, 2017

The leaders of the only private university in North Korea has asked Texas A&M University, known for its agricultural economics and public health programs, for help in teaching subjects such as how to grow food in a land of chronic shortages.
Mgr Allwyn D'Silva is Mumbai’s new Auxiliary Bishop

Feb 01, 2017

The Archdiocese of Mumbai (Maharashtra) has a New Auxiliary Bishop, Mgr Allwyn D'Silva, 68, head of the Mumbai chapter of the Prison Ministry India (PMI).
Road to unity is long for Hong Kong Christians

Jan 31, 2017

The Prayer Week for Christian Unity on Jan. 18-25 passed in Hong Kong with the issue of a joint statement, prayers and hymns and an ecumenical Sunday breakfast for church leaders.
Tens of thousands attend March for Life rally in Washington

Jan 31, 2017

One of the first speakers at the annual event was Vice President Mike Pence
Quebec Cardinal pledges solidarity, prayer for victims of mosque attack

Jan 31, 2017

The deadly mosque attack in Quebec on Sunday prompted massive grief from the city's cardinal, and pledges to support the victims and their families.
Church to beatify 'Samurai of Christ'

Jan 31, 2017

The Catholic Church will hold a ceremony for the beatification of Justo Takayama Ukon (1552-1615), known as the 'Samurai of Christ', in Osaka on Feb.7
Kenya: Peaceful children today for a peaceful nation

Jan 30, 2017

the Peace Education Foundation President Bylevelt said the programme has worked well in over 20, 000 schools in the US, Canada and Latin America where it has been implemented.
Southern Africa Church to celebrate St. Bakhita Day

Jan 30, 2017

The Church in South Africa plans to celebrate Saint Bakhita Day with prayer and reflection on 8 February
Grassroots worker Priests ordained as Bishops

Jan 30, 2017

Some 10,000 Catholics assembled in the grounds of Don Bosco School on Jan. 28 to watch Fr Allwyn D'Silva and Fr Barthol Barretto consecrated Auxiliary Bishops of Bombay by Cardinal Oswald Gracias.
Man punches Auxiliary Bishop during Mass at US church

Jan 30, 2017

The Mass was being celebrated in honour of baseball Hall of Famer Roberto Clemente