Global Church News
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More than 50 people killed in Easter Sunday suicide bombing
Mar 28, 2016
A suicide bomber killed at least 52 people, mostly women and children, at a public park in the Pakistani city of Lahore on Easter Sunday.
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20 years later: Legacy of 7 murdered Trappists in Algeria is to build authentic community
Mar 28, 2016
“If I were one day to become a victim of terrorism, I would like my community, my Church and my family to remember that my life was given to God and Algeria.”
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The Little Sisters must be allowed to care for people in accordance with their faith
Mar 28, 2016
The seems to be little hope for the Little Sisters of the Poor. Even as their case is heard before the US Supreme Court, and even as optimistic and co
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This unique chant brings Vietnamese Catholics deeper into Christ's Passion
Mar 26, 2016
While the Stations of the Cross are a worldwide Lenten devotion for Catholics, the faithful in Vietnam have an additional practice that blends ancient
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Italy's 'bleeding thorn' marks the coincidence of Good Friday, Annunciation
Mar 26, 2016
A single thorn held to have been taken from Christ's crown of thorns that traditionally 'bleeds' each time that Good Friday falls on March 25, has done so again this year.
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The Cross of Good Friday
Mar 25, 2016
Good Friday is the day of the Cross, the day of suffering and lamentation.
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Good Friday 2016: Quotes and messages you can share with loved ones
Mar 25, 2016
Good Friday is a religious holiday observed by Christians across the world in memory of the crucifixion of Jesus Christ.
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Pope Francis to honor 12 migrants during Holy Thursday foot washing ceremony
Mar 24, 2016
Today, March 24, Pope Francis will deliver a Chrism Mass at the Vatican then will move to the Reception Center for Asylum Seekers (CARA) to say the Mass of the Lord's Supper.
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Maundy Thursday: Why celebrate Holy Thursday and what is Maundy Money?
Mar 24, 2016
Today is Maundy Thursday, also known as Holy Thursday and it marks the beginning of the three day celebration of Easter.
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Obama’s visit to Cuba and Francis’ “helping hand”
Mar 23, 2016
US president Barack Obama paid an official visit to Cuba March 20-22, the first time in 88 years that a US president has visited that country and was



Sunday Reflection
Trusting in God: The key to true prosperity
Reflecting on our Sunday Readings with Fr Philip Tay, OCD
