Global Church News

Filipino bishops call for efforts to end human trafficking

Jul 06, 2016

Catholic bishops in the Philippines say the country must step up efforts in fighting human trafficking, despite its improved rating in the latest US State Department Trafficking in Persons report.
Why one Bishop thinks you should be a 'footnote' for Christ

Jul 06, 2016

On America’s 240th Independence Day, Bishop David Zubik of Pittsburgh called on Catholics to be “footnotes” for the truth that is Christ.
Pope's visit to Armenia has left strong spiritual legacy

Jul 06, 2016

The head of the Catholic Church in Armenia says Pope Francis' recent visit to the country has helped to strengthen and confirm people in their faith.
The nudity of Michelangelo’s Risen Christ makes a powerful theological point

Jul 06, 2016

The statue is coming to the National Gallery next year – it is a chance to correct a misperception about the Church
Bishop of Niigata: I want to cry for the people in Bangladesh

Jul 06, 2016

I want really cry for victims of terrorists attacks, not only for these 7 Japanese victims but also for all other innocent souls of such incidents all over the world. But I want cry much more for people in Bangladesh who lost at least seven good brothers and sisters from Japan who compassionately thought of betterment of lives of people of the country.
Iraq: ISIS abandons a town, destruction remains

Jul 06, 2016

‘The Catholic Church is the main provider of social care and, above all, hope.’
Medina explosion: Suicide bombing near Saudi holy site

Jul 05, 2016

Three suicide bombers struck in Saudi Arabia on Monday in a rare incidence of multiple attacks in the kingdom where the Islamic State group has previo
Forum: ‘The Roots of the Tree of Liberty in America’

Jul 05, 2016

Archbishop of Washington Cardinal Wuerl: ‘As Americans and as Catholics, this is our cause too, this is our calling: to bear witness to the freedom given us by God.’
Philippine Bishop urges end of unfair contract practices

Jul 05, 2016

Workers must unite to ensure one voice to stamp out unjust labor contracts, he says.
Nigeria’s Enugu, Awgu and Nsukka Catholics protest killings

Jul 05, 2016

Nigerian media quoted the Bishop of Enugu Diocese, Callistus Valentine Onaga calling upon the federal and state governments to put in place adequate security measures and protect innocent lives.