Global Church News

Archdiocese of Chicago to offer 12 week paid parental leave

May 19, 2016

With the conviction that pro-family policies are critical for a healthy Church, the Archdiocese of Chicago will soon start offering its employees 12 weeks of paid parental leave.
Hoax or history? The communist smearing of Cardinal Stepinac

May 18, 2016

Was the controversial Cardinal Aloysius Stepinac a target of decades-long communist smears and disinformation? One researcher of the period says the facts can counter false claims about the beatified cardinal's wartime record.
'We are God's children too'

May 18, 2016

Suffering does not discriminate, and neither should you. This was the message Faustine Angeles, a person living with HIV, had for the people of the world as the Philippines launched on May 14 what it hopes will become World AIDS Hour.
US House passes big upgrades to international religious liberty law

May 18, 2016

A significant upgrade to a landmark religious freedom law passed the U.S. House of Representatives on Monday afternoon.
Pro-soccer player turned priest reunites with fans in Chile

May 18, 2016

With a Mass celebrated in the chapel where he used to pray, former soccer star Chase Hilgenbrinck was reunited recently with the faithful, friends and fans – not as a soccer star, but as a priest.
Muslim leaders remember Bishop Joseph, a prophet against the abusive use of the blasphemy law

May 18, 2016

Mgr John Joseph, bishop of Faisalabad, was a visionary leader who saw future crises, fought atrocities and promoted interfaith harmony, this according to Muslim leaders and activists.
How the Little Sisters find joy despite their ongoing court case

May 18, 2016

If you are a Christian, your life should not be a perpetual Lent – this was the message of the communications director for the Little Sisters of the Poor at a prayer breakfast on Tuesday.
Pakistan: The mercy in Christianity and Islam

May 18, 2016

The Council of Interreligious Dialogue in Pakistan organized a seminar in Lahore on the occasion of the Jubilee Year of Mercy coordinated by Fr. Francis Nadeem OFM Cap, and led by Islamist leader Sufi Pir Shafaat Rasool.
‘We must protect the family from the devil’s attacks,’ Cardinal Sarah tells faithful

May 18, 2016

Cardinal Robert Sarah has said the devil is “intent on destroying the family”, and that Christians must fight ideologies which deny the importance of
Ecumenical Choir from South London sings in support of Rome's poor

May 18, 2016

Later this week, The Sutton Chorale, a South London-based choir consisting of Christians from different denominations, will be performing at various locations around Rome and Florence.