Global Church News

Evangelize through sports? One bishop and marathon veteran explains how

Nov 26, 2015

For a veteran runner who’s completed 21 marathons, one bishop sees a deep connection between his Catholic faith and running, and says this connection
High Court rules in favour of humanists on Religious Studies

Nov 26, 2015

The High Court has ruled in favour of the British Humanists Association (BHA) after it launched legal action against the education secretary for leaving “non-religious world views” out of the GCSE curriculum.
Abu Sayyaf group beheads Malaysian hostage in Philippines

Nov 25, 2015

The Philippine military has confirmed the beheading of a Malaysian hostage on the southern island of Jolo, sparking condemnation of the murder from Philippine bishops.
Pope Francis due in Kenya at start of African tour

Nov 25, 2015

Pope Francis is due in Kenya at the start of a three-nation African tour - his first to the continent as pontiff.
Should Christians give money to ministries deep in debt?

Nov 25, 2015

Teen Mania, best known for its Acquire the Fire (ATF) rallies, is one of America’s five most insolvent charities, according to Charity Navigator.
Pope in Africa will seek to bridge Christian-Muslim faultlines

Nov 25, 2015

Pope Francis steps onto African soil for the first time on Wednesday to address the continent's fast-growing Catholic congregation during a trip that will test his ability to bridge faultlines between Christians and Muslims.
Jakarta wants to reform the law on places of worship, fewer restrictions on building permits

Nov 25, 2015

The reformist government of President Joko "jokowi" Widodo intends to address one of the most controversial issues on the subject of religious freedom in Indonesia, the largest Muslim country in the world: the construction of places of worship.
Church marks the anniversary of the 117 Vietnamese martyrs

Nov 25, 2015

Vietnam’s Catholic Church is marking Tuesday the sacrifice of the 117 martyrs canonised by Saint John Paul II on 19 June 1988.
Sri Lankan Christians organise food and clothing fair to help needy seniors

Nov 25, 2015

For the 13th consecutive year, the Ceylon Bible Society held a food and clothing fair to raise money for the elderly in need.
Kenya declares national holiday to mark papal visit

Nov 25, 2015

The Kenyan government has declared a national public holiday on the day Pope Francis will celebrate Mass in Nairobi, drawing an expected crowd of 1.4 million people.