Global Church News

Time to repeal ‘awkward’ Mass translation

Feb 16, 2017

It is good news that Pope Francis has appointed a commission to revisit Liturgiam Authenticam (LA). This Vatican document, issued on 28 March 2001, provided the unfortunate guidelines that ‘justified’ the ugly, Latinised translation foisted on English-speaking Catholics by the 2010 Missal.
Priest asks for prayers for thief who assaulted him

Feb 16, 2017

Fr Ed Mundwiller was attacked in his local neighbourhood of St Louis, Missouri
Thai cardinal offers cooperation to new Buddhist patriarch for the nation’s peace

Feb 16, 2017

The Archbishop of Bangkok and president of the Bishops' Conference met Umporn Umparow. The cardinal said that the common goal is "peaceful coexistence" and making Thailand a "model" for other nations. Catholics admire the new Patriarch for his "irreproachable behaviour".
Perfect harmony between the Holy See and the Order of Malta, loyalty and fidelity to Pope Francis

Feb 16, 2017

Behind the resignation of the Grand Master, the false invocation of a papal order. A commission of five people named to shed light on the affair. The exception of "sovereignty" raised by former Grand Master inadmissible. The reform promoted by Francis in line with the renewal of the Church.
Retired Jakarta Archbishop makes rare appearance

Feb 16, 2017

Indonesian Jesuit cardinal and retired Archbishop of Jakarta, Julius Riyadi Darmaatmadja, appeared in public for the first time since his resignation nearly seven years ago to celebrate World Day of the Sick with hundreds of hospital patients in Semarang, Central Java.
Did you know Mother Teresa experienced visions of Jesus?

Feb 16, 2017

Even her friend of more than 30 years, Father Sebastian Vazhakala, did not know Mother Teresa had conversations with and visions of Jesus before forming the Missionaries of Charity.
Chinese priests: Changing the essence of the Patriotic Association is a vain hope

Feb 16, 2017

Card John Tong’s article on the future of Sino-Vatican dialogue continues to make waves. For one underground priest, the article encourages them to join the Patriotic Association. For an official priest, the Chinese government retains the authority to appoint Bishops. Both clergymen believe that there is no difference between "full freedom" and "necessary freedom".
For Justice and Peace Forum, the cry of the earth is also the cry of the poor

Feb 16, 2017

The 10th meeting of the Justice and Peace Workers' Asia-Pacific Forum is underway in Manila to review and boost their response to today’s challenges, in particular climate change, environmental degradation, and their impact on the marginalised.
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.