Global Church News

Baltimore mourns Cardinal Keeler, former Archbishop

Mar 24, 2017

Cardinal William Henry Keeler, who was Archbishop of Baltimore from 1989 to 2007, has died at the age of 86, archdiocesan officials say.
Here's a way to learn more about Mary, Queen of Heaven

Mar 24, 2017

A new, epic narrative about the life of Mary, Queen of Heaven has just been released with the hope of drawing individuals closer to the Mother of God during the upcoming 100th anniversary of the apparitions of Our Lady of Fatima.
Dublin prepares for 2018 World Meeting of Families

Mar 24, 2017

Just a little more than a year away, the Archdiocese of Dublin released a video Wednesday inviting families from around the world to come together in Ireland for the World Meeting of Families in August 2018.
Ousting of Park: Its place in Korea’s Catholic history

Mar 24, 2017

Two days after South Korea’s top court ousted Park Geun-hye from the presidency, the 64-year-old left the official residence of the country’s head of state for the last time. Some 900 of her supporters showed up out in front of the so-called Blue House to say their farewells.
Indonesian terror group bust raises extremism fears

Mar 24, 2017

The recent arrest of nine alleged members of what authorities believe is a new terrorist group underscores the need to guard against and crack down on a growing threat posed by extremism, an activist priest said.
We're all responsible for seminarians, African Bishop says

Mar 24, 2017

Priestly formation isn't a just a job for the rector – it's a responsibility shared between the entire Christian community and seminarians themselves, said a Ghanaian Bishop.
Indian Bishops set up online system to register migrants

Mar 24, 2017

The Indian bishops’ labour office has created an online system to register migrant workers, promote safe migration and help them in emergencies.
Pope Francis to visit Egypt in April

Mar 24, 2017

In what will be his first international trip of the year, Pope Francis will be travelling to Cairo, Egypt, April 28-29, showing that interfaith dialogue is a priority.
Sri Lankan monks, Bishops propose religious councils

Mar 23, 2017

Top religious leaders in Sri Lanka have suggested ways to improve national unity and reconciliation ahead of a proposed new constitution.
Sri Lankans advocate people’s mandate for new Constitution

Mar 23, 2017

A new movement spearheaded by activists and academics in Sri Lanka want a people’s mandate for their new constitution.