Global Church News

After 57 years, Kiwi priests' ministry in Antarctica ends

Aug 05, 2015

New Zealand's Diocese of Christchurch has operated an Antarctic Ministry at McMurdo Station, the largest community in Antarctica, since November 1957. But a declining numbers of churchgoers has brought the program to an end.
How one skeptical scientist came to believe the Shroud of Turin

Aug 05, 2015

The Shroud of Turin has different meanings for many people: some see it as an object of veneration, others a forgery, still others a medieval curiosity.
Knights of Columbus to expand aid to Middle Eastern Christians

Aug 04, 2015

The Knights of Columbus are to expand aid to Middle Eastern Christians with a national campaign to raise funds and "foster awareness of the terrible suffering," reported the Catholic organization in a press release.
Judge rules LA convent sale invalid

Aug 04, 2015

Los Angeles County Superior Court James Chalfant ruled July 30 that the contested sale of the former convent of the Immaculate Heart of Mary sisters to restaurateur and urban developer Dana Hollister is invalid.
New Armenian Catholic patriarch pulled from retirement to take the reins

Aug 03, 2015

In a rare move, the Armenian Catholic Church has pulled their new patriarch from out of retirement to take on the role as their new head.
LGBT grant-maker wants to win religious liberty fight within three years

Jul 30, 2015

A leader in LGBT grant-making has told business leaders that he wants to shut down the political fight for religious freedom exemptions in the U.S. within three years.
'Shadow council' speaker pushes Church acceptance of contraception, gay sex

Jul 30, 2015

Yes to contraception, homosexual acts, and Communion for the divorced and remarried – all considering the circumstances.
How an anti-discrimination bill could end up discriminating

Jul 29, 2015

A bill in Congress that brands itself as fighting discrimination might end up doing the exact opposite, said legal experts last week.
Pope congratulates newly elected Patriarch of Cilicia of the Armenians

Jul 28, 2015

Pope Francis congratulated the newly elected Patriarch of Cilicia of the Armenians. Bishop Krikor Ghabroyan, the Bishop Emeritus of the Eparchy of France was elected last week, taking the name Gregoire Pierre XX Ghabroyan.
Bishop Krikor Ghabroyan elected new Catholic Patriarch of Cilicia

Jul 28, 2015

The Armenian Catholic Synod of Bishops elected Bishop Krikor Ghabroyan as the new Armenian Catholic Patriarch of Cilicia.