Global Church News
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Chattisgarh to curb the menace of human trafficking
May 13, 2016
The Chattisgarh government has honoured Sr Annie Jesus FMM, the Directress of Jeevan Jharna Vikas Sanstha (JJVS) in Kansabel, with two special awards — Narishakti and Anti-human Trafficking Awards.
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Tribal Christians oppose new quota policy in Jharkhand
May 13, 2016
Tribal people, including church leaders, are against a new government policy in eastern Indian Jharkhand state that will help "outsiders" settled in t
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Prelate joins Kumbh Mela to spread green message
May 13, 2016
A Catholic bishop in Madhya Pradesh teamed up with leaders of other religions May 3 to promote environmental awareness and better hygiene at a monthlong Hindu festival held every 12 years that attracts millions of people.
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Asian nations top US list on religious repression
May 13, 2016
The deplorable treatment of Rohingya in Myanmar, anti-Christian and Muslim campaigns in China, and wholesale repression in North Korea saw the three Asian nations again top an annual U.S. government list of countries with the least religious freedom.
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Indian bishops seek to mend fences with Hindus
May 13, 2016
Catholic Church leaders in India, including bishops’ conference president Cardinal Baselios Cleemis, recently met Prime Minister Narendra Modi and made two requests — invite Pope Francis to India as a state guest and for Modi to personally lead an Indian delegation to the Vatican for the canonization of Mother Teresa on Sept. 4.
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Islamic State may have “chemical weapons” making potential
May 13, 2016
Ahmet UzUmcU, head of the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPGW), warned that there are “extremely worrying” signs that the Islamic State (IS) group may be making its own chemical weapons and may have used them already in Iraq and Syria.
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Mary statue in California appears to weep miraculous tears
May 12, 2016
A statue of the Virgin Mary in Fresno, Calif. appears to be weeping miraculous tears, according to witnesses.
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For Catholic Church spokesman, the Regeni affair remains murky; Egypt under media and political attack
May 12, 2016
The Regeni affair is "a clear example of the Egyptian government’s difficulty in handling media relations, explaining its own actions, and managing international relations,” Fr Rafic Greiche, spokesman for the Egyptian Catholic Church, told.
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French Revolution martyr set for canonisation after miracle approved
May 12, 2016
Pope Francis has authorised a miracle by Blessed Solomon Leclercq, a martyr killed in the French Revolution, clearing the way for him to become a saint.
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Mindset change needed to counter crimes against women
May 12, 2016
Catholic leaders in India are calling for a change in mindset to counter discrimination and prevent crimes against women.
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Sunday Reflection
An invitation to respond and embrace new life
Reflecting on our Sunday Readings with Fr Ravi Alexander, OFM Cap
