Global Church News

Disunity in the Church is perilous, Archbishop Chaput cautions at synod

Oct 12, 2015

Archbishop Charles Chaput of Philadelphia spoke to the synod fathers on Saturday on the importance of precision in language.
Poverty, environment, economy – it's all about the human person, Holy See tells UN

Oct 12, 2015

Global efforts to fight poverty, protect the environment and make decisions about the economy must all be connected.
Prelates note satisfaction with synod’s work so far

Oct 11, 2015

Though reports from the 13 working groups read at the synod of bishops showed generalized dissatisfaction with the Instrumentum Laboris.
What is the future of marriage? First we have to look at its history, author says

Oct 10, 2015

June's Obergefell v. Hodges ruling, which mandated recognition of same-sex marriages across the United States.
For Cubans, the Pope’s visit brought hope - but will it last?

Oct 10, 2015

After Pope Francis’ visit as a “missionary of mercy,” Cuba is now in a prime moment to move forward in its relationship with the Church.
For many Catholics following the synod too closely is a path to sorrow

Oct 09, 2015

Iam reading, with great enjoyment, Edward Short’s Adventures in the Book Pages: Essays and Reviews, published by Gracewing. It merits a blog of its own, which I intend to do when I have finished it.
Patriarch Younan: The West must “Not forget the Christians in the Middle East”

Oct 09, 2015

Three prelates spoke about issues from Africa and the Middle East in today’s daily press briefing on the Synod of the Family.
Chicago shrine seeks help to rebuild after devastating fire

Oct 09, 2015

Lenders charging exorbitant rates on payday loans in Arlington, Texas have a new force to contend with in their fight against regulation: the bishops of the Catholic Church.
New movement hopes to share the reality of marriage

Oct 09, 2015

A new group called the Marriage Reality Movement aims to help Catholics and others renew the vision of marriage in society.
African bishops throw swift punch at 'ideological colonization'

Oct 09, 2015

Heavy criticism of the West imposing secular values on Africa in exchange for aid emerged as a theme from the continent's bishops, as the Vatican's synod on the family kicks off its first week.