Global Church News

Jihadists suspected of cutting off water, electricity to hurt Aleppo Populace

Feb 20, 2016

A student, a little boy of about 13 years old, asked me ‘Why do I have to study? I am going to die’
Looking at the Face of Christ, Icon of God, to be transformed

Feb 20, 2016

If, on the one hand, to walk with Christ means denying our egoism and overcoming the temptations of life, on the other hand doing the exodus with Chri
Sri Lankan bishops insist on women in washing of feet

Feb 20, 2016

Sri Lankan bishops have ordered that priests follow Pope Francis' instruction of including women in the washing of the feet during Mass on Holy Thursday.
Vicar of Jerusalem: Israel has frozen the accounts of the diocese. Pilgrims come and pray

Feb 20, 2016

The general situation "has worsened, there is no real willingness to resume peace negotiations, and there is always an excuse to put it off.
These pop-singing nuns rocked Pope Francis' Juarez Mass

Feb 20, 2016

After taking the Internet by storm last fall with their hit “Confia en Dios,” this group of singing sisters was invited to perform at Pope Francis’ U.S.-Mexico border Mass in Juarez earlier this week.
Indonesia’s religious leaders to fight “LGBT propaganda”

Feb 20, 2016

Leaders from Indonesia’s religious groups have waded into the debate over the place of the LGBT community in society.
Mary with her ‘yes’ gave her best

Feb 19, 2016

Pope Francis’ historic first pilgrimage to the Basilica Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Mexico City brought reflections of obedience, surrender, and hope as the Holy Father celebrated Mass on Feb. 13.
Evil locks us in the cycle of destruction

Feb 19, 2016

Pope Francis continued his six-day Mexican tour with a visit to this crime-plagued Mexico City suburb to launch a blistering critique against the tripartite temptations of wealth, vanity and pride — which, he said, “lock us into a cycle of destruction and sin.”
We have chosen Jesus, not the evil one

Feb 19, 2016

Pope Francis in one heated, off the cuff moment in his homily on Sunday, Feb 14, made a sharp comment that seemed like a reference to the violence in the area.
Follow the example of Our Lady of Guadalupe

Feb 19, 2016

Pope Francis met with the bishops of Mexico on Saturday at the Metropolitan Cathedral of the Assumption of Mary, where he highlighted the intercessory power of Our Lady of Guadalupe and encouraged the country’s clergy to overcome their challenges through perseverance and unity.