Global Church News

“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.
Cardinal Wuerl prays for unity at Inaugural Prayer Service

Jan 24, 2017

Religious leaders gathered in prayer for the country and the Trump administration on Saturday, continuing a decades-old tradition of national prayer at the start of a new presidential term.
Catholics and others in pray for Fr. Tom’s release, Indian Salesian kidnapped in Yemen

Jan 24, 2017

A day of prayer organized by the Bishops' Conference. The initiative was also joined Protestant communities. Rev. Thomas Jacob: "Let us pray for him to return home safely." Hundreds of faithful at candlelight vigil organized at Our Lady’s Cathedral Trivandrum.
San Antonio's new Auxiliary has a specialty in spiritual direction

Jan 24, 2017

On Monday, the Vatican announced that Msgr. Michael J. Boulette, founder of an organization dedicated entirely to giving spiritual direction and training spiritual directors, will now be an Auxiliary Bishop for the Archdiocese of San Antonio.
President Trump restores pro-life Mexico City Policy

Jan 24, 2017

On Monday, President Donald Trump reinstated the Mexico City Policy, an international pro-life regulation that is generally seen as an indicator of an
Pro-lifers carve space for themselves at Women’s March

Jan 24, 2017

Amid signs proclaiming “Keep Your Rosaries Off My Ovaries,” “#IstandWithPlannedParenthood”, and a host of other homemade posters ranging from the snar
Papal nuncio to Britain is transferred to Rome

Jan 23, 2017

Bishops from England, Wales and Scotland have hailed his 'kindness' and 'wise counsel' and offered prayers for his new mission
Duterte thanks Pope Francis for 2015 Manila visit

Jan 23, 2017

Despite testy ties with local church leaders, president still wants to maintain 'special relations' with Vatican.
Italian Salesian missionary in India a step closer to sainthood

Jan 23, 2017

Fr. Convertini was born in the Papariello district of Locorotondo (Bari) on 29 August 1898.
Cardinal Gracias: Orissa martyrs will soon be saints. The joy of Christians

Jan 23, 2017

The Vatican is willing to open the canonization process for 100 Christian martyrs killed in 2008 in Kandhamal district in the Indian state of Orissa.