Global Church News

For Cardinal Tobin, Pope Francis is in step with his predecessors

Nov 23, 2016

In a sit-down interview on Monday, Cardinal Joseph Tobin opened up about his appointment and his thoughts on the U.S. elections, as well as Pope Francis’ warning to cardinal’s against ‘polarization’ and his emphasis on mercy.
Cardinal Dolan calls for new energy in fight against assisted suicide

Nov 23, 2016

As the push for physician-assisted suicide continues throughout the country, Cardinal Timothy Dolan of New York is asking the faithful to step up in opposing anti-life measures.
Washington state's Bishops listened to the poor, Here’s what they heard

Nov 23, 2016

The stories of poor people – and the need for Christians to help them – are the focus of the Washington state bishops’ newest pastoral letter.
For Thai Bishops, King Bhumibol was a defender of human rights and religions

Nov 23, 2016

The Episcopal Commission for Justice and Peace issues a message for Human Rights Day. The late king always invested himself "for the good of everyone in accordance with democracy and the dignity of every person."
Christianity returns to the towns of Iraq's Nineveh Plain

Nov 22, 2016

Two years after the sound of church bells was replaced by the sound of explosives in Bashiqa, Iraq, just north of Mosul, Christians are again celebrating Mass after forcing the Islamic State out of their homeland.
Vatican investigates potential saint in Goa

Nov 22, 2016

Venerable Father Agnelo D’Souza is inching toward beatification now the Vatican has begun to look at a potential miracle cure attributed to his intercession, a church official said.
Australian Catholic artists create 'The Faces of Mercy' triptych

Nov 22, 2016

The idea for this project originated with the former Australian ambassador to the Holy See John McCarthy.
Chicago Cardinal seals new relationship with Rome’s island parish

Nov 22, 2016

Cardinal Cupich's titular church is the only one in Rome located on an island.
Vietnam youth have duty to proclaim, witness God's mercy

Nov 22, 2016

They came in their thousands, Catholic young people from 10 dioceses in northern Vietnam, to hear again the timeless messages of truth and mercy.
Pilgrims from Beijing and Shanxi at mass with Pope Francis for the conclusion of the Jubilee

Nov 22, 2016

The group consists of about 80 people, including nine priests. It is their first time in Italy and at the Vatican. They made the journey to the Holy Door in St. Peter’s. They have visited and celebrated Mass at St. Mary Major. Next they will go to: Assisi, Florence, Venice, Lourdes.