Global Church News

Yes, ISIS is guilty of genocide, says European human rights group

Jan 29, 2016

Europe’s leading human rights body passed a resolution on Wednesday calling ISIS atrocities a “genocide,” a week before the European Parliament will vote on a similar resolution.
Go beyond the attitude that says, “that’s the way it has always been done”

Jan 29, 2016

They are unable to discern, embrace and value the surprises of the Holy Spirit. Their hearts are “closed.”
Pope urges politicians and opinionmakers to tone down the rhetoric

Jan 29, 2016

Pope Francis is warning public opinion-makers against “harsh and moralistic words and actions” that risk alienating people the Church wants to reach.
Religion is essential to build national unity

Jan 29, 2016

The contribution of religions, which go beyond racial and ethnic divisions, is important for peace and reconciliation, said Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena and Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith, archbishop of Colombo.
Cardinal Turkson to IEC: "The Eucharist and Care for Creation"

Jan 29, 2016

The President of the Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace, Cardinal Peter Turkson, sent a catechesis to the 51st International Eucharistic Congress taking place in Cebu, Philippines.
Lesotho delegate: IEC demonstrates active Mass participation

Jan 29, 2016

The biggest difference between African and Filipino Catholics discovered at the 51st International Eucharistic Congress (IEC) in Cebu, Philippines, is in the way Mass is celebrated.
Mindanao: Former MILF terrorists to join government against ISIS

Jan 29, 2016

The Moro Islamic Liberation Front has set up a task force to counter purported efforts by the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria to recruit fighters in the restive southern Philippine island of Mindanao.
Patriarch of Moscow: pan-Orthodox Synod to be held in Crete

Jan 29, 2016

The pan-Orthodox Synod will be held in June 2016 in Crete, not Istanbul, and all the leaders of the autocephalous Churches will participate.
From slavery to model of mercy – the powerful story of Julia Greeley

Jan 29, 2016

Julia Greeley was a familiar sight on the streets of Denver in the late 1800s and early 1900s.
For Palestinian leader, Ban Ki-moon does not cause terrorism, occupation does

Jan 28, 2016

Bernard Sabella talks to AsiaNews about the row between the UN chief and the Israeli PM. For the Catholic intellectual, all forms of violence have to be condemned but the absence of a political solution and a vision of peace are accentuating the conflict.