Global Church News

Overcoming mistrust during the Week for Christian Unity, says Lahore priest

Jan 18, 2017

Christian unity "must be a visible thing in Pakistan. Instead of meeting only when a church is attacked or in crisis situations, we should meet in time of peace,” said Fr Inayat Bernard, dean of the St Mary minor seminary in Lahore.
From addiction to ordination: A homeless man's journey to priesthood

Jan 18, 2017

Claude Paradis was impoverished and homeless, living on the streets of Montreal, Canada.
Let's not misuse Pope Francis' plan for Christian marriage, Bishop urges

Jan 18, 2017

Pope Francis’ teaching on marriage aims to help people in difficult family situations without departing from the broader context of Catholic teaching, Bishop Steven J. Lopes of the Personal Ordinariate of St. Peter has explained in a new pastoral letter.
Dominicans celebrate 800 years with reflection, prayer

Jan 18, 2017

As the Order of Preachers, better known as the Dominicans, celebrate the 800th anniversary of their founding, they gather in Rome from around the world to reflect on their history, their charism of preaching, and how they can continue to put this charism at the service of the Church today.
'Boots for the Pope' - Retired US prison chaplain

Jan 17, 2017

During his recent trip to Rome, Deacon Horbowy brought that pair of boots in hopes of presenting them to Pope Francis as a gift
Bishops of Chad call for tolerance and mutual respect

Jan 17, 2017

The Bishops ask everyone in Chad to do their part to get the country out of the crisis by inviting the population to "resist the temptation of violence and discouragement," say the Chadian prelates
Cardinal Tagle leads baptism of 400 children from Manila slums

Jan 17, 2017

Event aimed at helping poor people get back their 'dignity'.
Odisha soldier who converted is proud of his faith in Jesus Christ

Jan 17, 2017

Naba Kishore Patra is a catechist in the diocese of Balasore. Born and raised in a Hindu family, he married a Catholic woman, who introduced him to the Christian faith. Vincentian priests and nuns nurtured the seed of his faith. Now he wants "to work hard for the mission".
Fear grows among Egypt’s Christians after a Coptic doctor was stabbed in the throat

Jan 17, 2017

This is the third attack against minority Copts since the start of the year. Bassam Safouat Zaki was originally from Asyut. His murder follows that of a couple in Monufia and that of man who was attacked in broad daylight in Alexandria by a man shouting “Allah Akbar".
Emeritus Bishop of Multan: His paralysed legs have not stopped him

Jan 17, 2017

Mgr Andrew Francis celebrated 45 years of priesthood. He praised Christians who struggle for their faith. In 1996, he survived an assassination attempt, whilst in 2013, a car accident left him disabled. But for him, “there is no downside in my life."