Global Church News

Ecumenical focus on prayer for creation

Aug 18, 2016

Anglican, Roman Catholic and Orthodox Christians are being asked to join in the World Day of Prayer for Creation on 1 September and to use the following month, leading up to the feast of St Francis of Assisi on 4 October, as a Season of Creation.
Bishop Farrell: "The Holy Father would ask me to go and do such an important work"

Aug 18, 2016

Pope Francis has named Bishop Kevin J Farrell of Dallas to head the Vatican’s new office for laity, family and life.
What we must try to find out following the death of this ISIS bride

Aug 18, 2016

Why are young girls like Kadiza Sultana attracted to the ISIS phenomenon?
'People are frightened to go to Mass' in Mindanao

Aug 18, 2016

Christians are living a life of fear in the southern Philippines due to increasing Islamism, says an Italian missionary.
Bishop tells Duterte to hunt killers of drug addicts

Aug 18, 2016

Auxiliary Bishop Broderick Pabillo of Manila accuses Philippine president of giving vigilantes a license to kill.
Archbishop Paglia named president of Life Academy

Aug 18, 2016

Also to be Grand Chancellor of the Pontifical John Paul II Institute for Studies on Marriage and Family
Olympic runner who helped fallen competitor finds inspiration in God

Aug 18, 2016

An Olympic runner whose sportsmanship drew headlines this week says that her faith in God helps her to find joy in her sport.
For the archbishop of Erbil, the feast of the Assumption brings hope for the future of Christians in Mosul

Aug 18, 2016

More than 2,000 faithful, many of them refugees, attended the solemn Eucharistic celebration. Mgr Warda speaks of a "feast for the whole community", made possible thanks to the work of dozens of young volunteers. The diocese provided free bus transportation from shelters. The situation has improved but aid is still need.
Memory of botched Jesus painting preserved in comedic opera

Aug 18, 2016

Four years ago in the little town of Borja, Spain, there was a case of thought-to-be vandalism that turned out to be an unfortunate attempt at art restoration.
Archdiocese of Seoul promotes initiatives for peace

Aug 18, 2016

A series of events through prayer and concrete works are being held to promote peace in the Archdiocese of Seoul from Aug 13 to 20, on the occasion o