Global Church News

Extraordinary Form Masses drew ‘record’ numbers over Easter, says Latin Mass Society

Apr 08, 2016

There has been a “record” rise in numbers attending Extraordinary Form Masses over Easter, according to the Latin Mass Society.
New Auxiliary Bishop of Dhaka: Be witnesses of Christ to win people’s hearts

Apr 08, 2016

Helping the Archbishop of Dhaka in pastoral work; offering his lengthy experience with families to resolve conflicts in marriage relationships; supporting the consecrated and vocations, even in a country with a Muslim majority; spreading the Gospel and the teachings of the Church.
Sri Lankan protest demands end of divisive port project

Apr 07, 2016

Catholic priests and nuns joined hundreds of fishermen and environmental activists on a protest march through Colombo April 4 against the Sri Lankan government's decision to go ahead with a controversial port project.
Hong Kong pastor prosecuted on mainland for printing Christian books

Apr 07, 2016

The church's website lists two operations in Hong Kong and a meeting point in Futian, a checkpoint on the mainland China side of the border in Shenzhe
Cardinal Dolan visiting Iraq to show support for displaced Christians

Apr 07, 2016

This week Cardinal Timothy Dolan, Archbishop of New York and chair of Catholic Near East Welfare Association, will travel to Iraqi Kurdistan in order to offer support to families displaced by extremist violence.
India's foreign minister reassures bishops that Father Tom is alive

Apr 07, 2016

After rampant rumors spread of the crucifixion of kidnapped priest Father Tom Uzhunnalil, an Indian government official told the nation's bishops on Saturday that the priest is alive and that they are working on ensuring his safe and quick return.
Pope Francis says Christ's love is open to all – that's why we go to Confession

Apr 07, 2016

God’s mercy is for everyone, and Jesus Christ is proof, Pope Francis said on Wednesday.
Diocese of Eluru, the 50th anniversary of the convent of the Missionaries of the Immaculate

Apr 07, 2016

The convent of the Immaculate Missionary Vimala (female congregation linked to the Pontifical Institute for Foreign Missions) celebrated the 50th anniversary of its foundation, which dates back to 1966.
How a sketchbook led one Chinese woman to the Catholic faith

Apr 07, 2016

Yan Xu is an artist from the central China city of Wuhan. What she drew one day would change her life.
Francis, Bartholomew, and Ieronymos: Christian unity in favour of refugees, Europe’s embarrassment

Apr 07, 2016

The Vatican Secretary of State Card Pietro Parolin met last night with Ambassador of Greece to the Holy See Alexandros Koujiou.