Global Church News

Pope to Kenyan families: 'Radiate God’s love'

Nov 27, 2015

Pope Francis Thursday praised Kenya’s traditional family values, particularly their respect for children and the elderly.
Pope in Kenya: Interreligious dialogue not an option, but a necessity

Nov 27, 2015

In light of recent terror attacks in Kenya and abroad, Pope Francis began the second day of his trip to Africa stressing the need for interreligious leaders to work together for peace.
Pope off-the-cuff to priests, religious: indifference makes God vomit

Nov 27, 2015

Pope Francis tossed his prepared remarks aside for a meeting with Kenyan priests, religious and seminarians, telling them that if anything disgusts God, it’s the attitude of indifference.
Pope in Kenya: We must choose to improve or destroy the environment

Nov 27, 2015

Pope Francis on Thursday addressed the United Nations family in Nairobi encouraging its staff to pursue its work for human development and protection of the environment for the common good.
People have right to know environmental causes of illness

Nov 26, 2015

Patients have a right to a diagnosis that includes the possible causes of their illness, not just treatment addressing the symptoms, said a doctor in
In Sri Lanka, a monk's death unites Catholics and Buddhists

Nov 26, 2015

Sri Lankan church officials paid a rare tribute to an influential Buddhist monk who died in November, calling him an inspirational figure who promoted religious harmony in an often divided country.
Remember hidden Catholics in North Korean parishes

Nov 26, 2015

To mark the 70th anniversary of the division of Korea and the Year of Mercy, the Archdiocese of Seoul launched a prayer movement, "North Korean church in my heart."
Pope Francis in Kenya: No matter what our divisions, we must work for peace

Nov 26, 2015

Pope Francis began his trip to Africa in Kenya, where he praised the “young and vibrant nation” and encouraged Kenyans to continue working for peace in their country.
Pope Francis arrives in a Kenya fed up with graft

Nov 26, 2015

Pope Francis is known for his humility, but many Kenyans still could not believe what they saw him do when he arrived in Nairobi on Wednesday: He drove in from the airport in a little gray Honda.
Pope Francis lands in Kenya on first stop of Africa tour

Nov 26, 2015

Brushing aside concerns for his security, Pope Francis arrived in Kenya on Wednesday for his first-ever visit to Africa — including to a country torn by sectarian violence.