Global Church News

Vicar of Aleppo: Christians and Muslims celebrate Card. Zenari and Papal delegate

Jan 25, 2017

The apostolic nuncio and under-secretary of the Congregation for Integral Human Development visited the northern metropolis from 18 to 23 the. Msgr. Abou Khazen: "Joy" of the faithful for our continued "presence." The "gratitude" of Muslims who "say they have learned charity from us." The cautious "hope" in Astana talks, to reach a "cease fire".
Kandhamal district has six new Priests, including the first Salesian

Jan 25, 2017

Three Capuchin friars were ordained on Saturday; two deacons and Fr Digal, a Salesian, were ordained yesterday. Mgr Barwa, archbishop of Cuttack-Bhubaneshwar, led both ceremonies. "I want to be a pastor for those who are in need," the Salesian said.
After school shooting in Mexico, Archbishop offers prayers

Jan 25, 2017

Following a school shooting in Monterrey, Mexico last week, the local archbishop offered his prayers and support.
Christians assess damage on Iraq's Nineveh plain, ravaged by ISIS

Jan 25, 2017

“I don't understand how people can harm each other so much,” sighs security guard Louis Petrus.
'Missionaries of mercy' warned against fake news, trolls

Jan 25, 2017

Christians who want to be "missionaries of mercy" should be wary of lies and irresponsible behavior being peddled by social media, warned a Catholic Bishop.
Dates of World Youth Day 2019 in Panama announced

Jan 24, 2017

Will be hosted during winter to avoid country’s rainy season
Zambia’s Catholic Bishops call for the protection of children

Jan 24, 2017

The ZCCB president further said that the cry of the Church is to mobilise everyone in the Church to fight the abuse of children.
Nigerian Diocese of Kafanchan worried about killings

Jan 24, 2017

Fr. Yakubu said events of the past years were enough confirmation that the herdsmen had an agenda.
The Indian Church remembers the missionary Graham Staines, burned alive by Hindu radicals

Jan 24, 2017

The Australian pastor was working for leprosy patients in Orissa. He was killed in 1999 along with his two small children. The Supreme Court "did not understand the murderous ideology of Hindutva". The political responsibilities of his murder covered up. Prime Minister Modi had spoken of "international conspiracy."
“We shall build the biggest church,” says Al Sisi

Jan 24, 2017

Egypt’s president makes the pledge to Patriarch Tawadros. The Institute for Islamic Legal Research defends the right of Christians to build churches in Muslim countries. However, Copts are still discriminated in society.