Global Church News

For Cardinal Bo, only Mary can bring together

Feb 16, 2017

About 100,000 people of all religions took part in the annual pilgrimage to the Marian shrine of Nyaunglebin. For Card Bo, the Queen of Peace is the only one who can bring about the miracle of unity. He calls for prayers to make this nation "more peaceful", and names six "jars" to heal the country’s wounds.
Peace workshop sets tone for Lent in war-torn Myanmar

Feb 16, 2017

The importance of peace in Myanmar was the takeaway message that provided food for thought for catechists and young people when they attended an animation program on Feb. 7-9.
Mgr Casimir Wang Milu, retired Bishop of Tianshui, has died

Feb 16, 2017

The underground bishop spent ten years in prison. In 2003 he was suspended by the Holy See. He was admitted to hospital in late January. The funeral should take place this Saturday, 18 February.
Watch a 20-week baby in utero with new groundbreaking technology

Feb 15, 2017

When the fetal ultrasound gained popularity in the 1970s, it was hailed as a “window to the womb.” But now, new technology could offer a much more in-depth view of babies before birth.
Church leaders in Portugal present evidence for Fatima nun’s beatification

Feb 15, 2017

More than 15,000 pages of testimony have been gathered to support the proposed beatification of Sister Lucia
Iraqi Christians protest in Lebanon, demanding resettlement

Feb 15, 2017

The protest took place outside the UN regional headquarters in Beirut
Salford leads the way as Church aims to welcome more refugee families

Feb 15, 2017

Caritas Salford have appointed a full-time officer to help parishes sponsor a refugee
Irish Bishop on St Valentine and importance of marriage preparation

Feb 15, 2017

The feast of St Valentine is being celebrated around the world on 14th February
How the Church supports marriages – every step of the way

Feb 15, 2017

It’s Valentine’s Day, and in countries across the world, people are focused on love and marriage. But for the Catholic Church, the celebration of – and support for – marriage is not limited to one day, but all year round.
Cardinal Tong’s Article: Only hopes for China-Holy See talks. Liu Bainian’s cold shower

Feb 14, 2017

Fr. Ticozzi: It is a 'literary genre' to garner momentum towards the ideal future, an exhortation. Anthony Liu Bainian: It's just an opinion of John Tong. The appointment of bishops depends on "the future of China-Vatican dialogue". Underground bishops "not suitable to work with the Communist Party."