Global Church News

New embassy a sign of Pope’s love for Palestine, President Abbas says

Jan 19, 2017

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas thanked Pope Francis for his support of the country's new embassy to the Holy See.
Defining the mission of Pontianak Archdiocese

Jan 19, 2017

Pontianak Archdiocese in West Kalimantan was established decades ago. But it somewhat lacked vision and a mission until Archbishop Agustinus Agus officially took office early last year.
Muller: “There will be no correction of the Pope”

Jan 19, 2017

The Prefect of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, Cardinal Gerhard Ludwig Muller, has spoken out once again on the issue of the dubia put forward by four cardinals with regard to the Amoris Laetitia.
Catholic-Muslim dialogue opens to support American Muslims

Jan 19, 2017

An emerging Catholic dialogue with Muslims aims to show public support for Islamic American communities.
Nun banned from wearing habit in classroom due to Nebraska state law

Jan 19, 2017

The law was passed in 1919 under pressure from the Ku Klux Klan
Conscience’ cannot justify Communion for the remarried, says Ordinariate Bishop

Jan 19, 2017

Bishop Lopes says that a firm resolution to avoid grave sin is necessary before receiving Communion
Unity week: Cardinal Koch celebrates a "truly ecumenical year"

Jan 19, 2017

Cardinal Koch talked to Philippa Hitchen about this year’s event and about the many significant steps towards Christian unity which took place in 2016
Cardinal Nichols to crown Our Lady of Fatima statue to mark centenary year

Jan 19, 2017

The National Pilgrim Virgin Statue and Relics will arrive at Westminster Cathedral on February 18
Indian Church in prayer for Fr. Tom, the Salesian priest kidnapped in Yemen

Jan 19, 2017

On January 21 and 22 the Bishops' Conference has invoked a day of prayer for the liberation of the Salesian missionary. Card. Cleemis: We await with "anguish and prayer," news of his "release", that he is "alive and safe." Salesian Vicar: Amid the difficulties prayer is "essential" to "keep hope alive".
Sri Lanka declares 2017 as the Year of St. Joseph Vaz

Jan 19, 2017

The Sri Lankan bishops have declared 2017 to be the year of St. Joseph Vaz, Sri Lanka's first and only saint.