Global Church News

French archbishop to reportedly fast track Cause of martyred priest

Aug 16, 2016

The Archbishop of Rouen is preparing to launch the Cause of Fr Jacques Hamel
Houses for homeless in Year of Mercy

Aug 16, 2016

At least half of the beneficiaries are Hindus in Ujjain Diocese of some 5,000 Catholics
Yusra Mardini, 18 year old Syrian Christian, flag-bearer of Refugee Olympic Team

Aug 16, 2016

Having fled from war, the young woman competed in the 100 free style in the 100 butterfly. A year ago she almost died in the Aegean Sea during a crossing. Her faith, courage and swimming skills saved her life and that of 17 other people. "I could not drown – she recalls - because I am a swimmer and I had a future to pursue." Now her thoughts turn to Tokyo in 2020.
France offering all Assumption Masses for the country's intentions

Aug 16, 2016

Following the wave of Islamist terror attacks that have bloodied France since last year, the country’s bishops have decided to offer all Masses on the Feast of the Assumption for France.
Religious sister, NFP tutor, catechist and mother: Catholic Women of the Year announced

Aug 16, 2016

The annual awards honour women who have 'made an outstanding contribution' to the Church in Britain
Msgr. Raphael Cheenath, Archbishop emeritus of Orissa's martyrs, has died

Aug 16, 2016

Msgr. Raphael Cheenath, the emeritus Archbishop of Cuttack-Bhubaneshwar (Orissa) passed away aged 82 at 9.45pm in Holy Spirit Hospital in Mumbai.
Transform your hearts – Milwaukee's archbishop addresses riots

Aug 16, 2016

The Milwaukee riots and violence that followed a police shooting of an armed man this weekend show the need for a true Christian transformation in life and society, the city’s archbishop commented Monday.
After WYD, young Nepalis ready to proclaim Jesus to everyone

Aug 16, 2016

Some young people talk about the mark the days in Krakow left on their lives. For Dilip Singh, being Catholic “does not just mean going to church on S
Colombian bishops welcome government backing down from gender ideology

Aug 16, 2016

The Colombian Conference of Catholic Bishops welcomed the government's announcement that it will not promote or implement gender ideology in the nation’s schools, after massive marches of protest last week.
A pilgrim's reflection on the feast of the Assumption

Aug 16, 2016

Since at least the fourth century, August 15 has been commemorated in Catholic churches as the Feast of the Assumption, in the belief that the Virgin May was bodily "assumed" into heaven at her death.