Global Church News

Marian procession in Tunisia brings Catholics and Muslims together

Aug 28, 2024

Every year in the heart of North Africa, the country of Tunisia offers a unique spectacle: an annual procession honoring the Virgin Mary known locally as “Khorja el Madonna” — the “procession of Our Lady” — which testifies to religious tolerance and coexistence in a region where Christians often go unnoticed due to their small numbers and limited public presence.
Papal visit is a 'logistical nightmare' for Timor-Leste

Aug 27, 2024

Despite the difficulties everything will go well as planned, says President José Ramos Horta
Pope Francis to sign tolerance document in Indonesia

Aug 27, 2024

The signing is to take place in Southeast Asia’s largest mosque on Sept. 5
Cardinal Tagle: Pope's visit to Asia and Oceania 'act of obedience to the mission'

Aug 27, 2024

Ahead of Pope Francis' Apostolic Journey to four nations in Asia and Oceania, Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle, pro-prefect of the Dicastery for Evangelization, explores the meaning of the Pope's visit for the universal Church.
Holy Land Churches implore political leaders to reach agreement for peace

Aug 27, 2024

A statement released by the Patriarchs and the Heads of the Churches in Jerusalem expresses grave concern for heightened tensions that place the region on the precipice of full-blown war and appeals for a negotiated agreement for peace.
Indonesian official praises Catholic Church for role in society

Aug 27, 2024

The Catholic Church in Indonesia is recognized and respected as an integral part of the country’s pluralistic society for its role in interreligious dialogue and education, says a top government official.
Saint Mother Teresa hailed on her 114th birthday

Aug 27, 2024

Archbishop Thomas D'Souza of Calcutta and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee paid homage to the missionary nun.
India needs more than protests to stop rape

Aug 27, 2024

The rape and horrific murder of a 31-year-old female resident doctor while on duty in a Kolkata state hospital has rightly shocked people across the country and even the world.
Pope urges Nicaraguans to renew hope in Jesus

Aug 27, 2024

As the Catholic Church and Christians at large experience intense persecution in Nicaragua, Pope Francis expressed encouragement and support to the people living under the country's authoritarian regime.
Aussies in East Timor say excitement growing for papal visit

Aug 27, 2024

Australian volunteers working in East Timor say excitement is growing ahead of Pope Francis' visit there in September, when more than half of the mostly Catholic population is expected to converge on the capital Dili.