Global Church News

Young Pakistanis to meet pope in Krakow

Jul 23, 2016

A delegation of 11 people from Pakistan will participate in the next World Youth Day in Krakow, scheduled for 25 to 31 July. Among them are five youth leaders, eagerly waiting to make the first trip outside of the country and meet Pope Francis.
Card Gracias: Young Asians bring Asian values to World Youth Day in Krakow

Jul 23, 2016

"Our Asian pilgrims not only bring the grandeur, the vitality and beauty of Asia, but also the multi-cultural diversity, pluralism as well as Asian values of hospitality and family and, of course, the Church of the young.” Asia youth come to discover Krakow and the charisma of John Paul II, founder of the WYD.
This priest encourages drivers to 'be merciful on the road'

Jul 22, 2016

As more drivers hit the roads in the U.S. and Europe for summer road trips, a priest in Spain is ramping up his 'highway ministry' to promote safety and to care for those who spend much of their lives on four wheels.
Myanmar delegation leaves for World Youth Day event

Jul 22, 2016

Bishop Daw Tan said he told the delegation to pray during the World Youth Day celebrations for "peace and that the rule of law prevails" in Myanmar
Social Media at World Youth Day

Jul 22, 2016

As the countdown continues to World Youth Day (WYD) in Krakow, young Catholics from across England and Wales are getting ready to pack their bags for Poland.
Pope also accompanying those going to WYD ‘virtually’

Jul 22, 2016

A program for those who cannot attend World Youth Day next week invites young people to join the Pope virtually.
World Youth Day youth festival aims to unite with entertainment, cultural development and spiritual formation

Jul 22, 2016

The Youth Festival is a program of 250 varying events, including art expositions, concerts, sporting events, competitions
Mercy in art: Jubilee Itinerary among masterpieces of great Italian Artists

Jul 22, 2016

From May 31 to November 27, 2016, Rome’s Capitoline Museums are housing an exhibition titled “Mercy in Art: Jubilee Itinerary among the Masterpieces of Great Italian Artists,” organized by the European Center for Tourism and Culture, on the occasion of the Jubilee proclaimed by the Holy Father
Charity sends 3,500 youth from difficult situations to WYD16

Jul 22, 2016

Some 3,500 young people from 29 different countries will be able to attend World Youth Day in Krakow, Poland July 25-31, 2016, thanks to the support of international Catholic charity Aid to the Church in Need (ACN).
New Evangelisation in Ireland: How to be a non-ghetto, creative minority

Jul 22, 2016

Young adults flocked to this weekend encounter on the theme of explaining the Catholic faith in the modern world.