Global Church News

Congolese bishops say world is ignoring ‘true acts of genocide’

Jun 01, 2015

Bishops from eastern Congo have criticised the failure of their government and the United Nations to act against “genocide, jihadist fundamentalism and Balkanisation” in the country, which is widely considered Africa’s most Catholic.
Philly Archdiocese : 'Gay agenda' at the World Meeting of Families? Not at all

Jun 01, 2015

In response to claims that a “homosexual activist” is acting as “gatekeeper” to exhibitors at the upcoming World Meeting of Families, the Archdiocese of Philadelphia has said that nothing could be farther from the truth.
Social Doctrine Society convokes International conference in Rome

Jun 01, 2015

This week in Rome the Fondazione Centesimus Annus Pro Pontifice (FCAPP), the organization established in 1993 by Pope John Paul II to promote the social doctrine of the Church, convened an international conference to examine the theme of “Rethinking Key Features of Economic and Social Life.”
Cardinal Odilo Scherer: Documents on Synod and catechesis will soon be ready

May 29, 2015

Along with Pope Francis, the Ordinary Council of the Synod of Bishops is preparing the forthcoming meeting on the family in October.
Not a burden, but a grace: The indissolubility of marriage

May 29, 2015

The sacrament of marriage, characterized as it is by indissolubility, is good news for the people of today, according to a Spanish priest who specializes in family and marriage issues.
Relics of Saints John XXIII, John Paul II light fires of faith in Thailand

May 28, 2015

Scores of Catholic faithful are taking part in the Thailand tour of the sacred relics of St. John XXIII and St. John Paul II.
‘Paralyzed’ by fear of making mistakes

May 28, 2015

Pope Francis also observed how frequently parents are “paralyzed” by the fear of making mistakes, and hesitate to correct their children.
Pope to parents: Come out of ‘exile’ and educate your children

May 28, 2015

In his general audience on Wednesday, May 20, Pope Francis spoke of the essential role parents play in educating their children — a role, he said, that has been usurped by so-called experts who have taken the place of parents and rendered them fearful of making any correction.
Blessed Romero built peace with the power of love

May 28, 2015

Some thought this day of Beatification would never arrive. Others hoped, and some always knew it would.
Lahore Archbishop saves christian community from mob by calling on muslim leaders' aid

May 28, 2015

The Christian quarter of Lahore was attacked by a mob after a mentally handicapped man was accused of desecrating the Qur’an.