Global Church News

Indian priest ordained in Abu Dhabi could not resist the Lord’s calling

Jan 27, 2016

Fr Darick Paul D'Souza is one of two Indian priests ordained by the apostolic vicar of southern Arabia earlier this year.
Zen appeals for solidarity with China's Christians

Jan 27, 2016

Retired Cardinal Joseph Zen Ze-kiun of Hong Kong has appealed to delegates at the International Eucharistic Congress in Cebu to show solidarity with persecuted Christians in China.
Pro-Woman. Pro-Life. Is there really a contradiction?

Jan 27, 2016

“Women’s liberation.” “Women’s rights movement.” “War on women.”
Mercy, not magic – Archdiocese of Bombay clarifies Holy Doors and the Jubilee

Jan 27, 2016

The Archdiocese of Bombay issued a clarification last week after WhatsApp users in Maharashtra were circulating a 'misleading' message which promoted a superstitious understanding of the Year of Mercy.
Thousands of Catholics celebrate the 80th anniversary of the mission in Jambi

Jan 27, 2016

Thousands of Catholics recently celebrated the 80th anniversary of the Catholic mission in Jambi, a province located on the predominantly Muslim island of Sumatra, inspired by theme of ‘salt and light of the earth’.
Islamic State's murderous influence spreads across Asia

Jan 27, 2016

While the detention of eight suspected members of the group that calls itself the Islamic State in Malaysia on Jan. 22, following the deadly bomb attacks in Jakarta earlier this month, confirmed the arrival of the terrorist group in Southeast Asia.
Keep working for peace, US bishops urge as Middle East crises continue

Jan 27, 2016

The multiple crises in the Middle East show the need for continued peacemaking and humanitarian efforts, the U.S. Catholic bishops have told foreign policy leaders in the Obama administration.
New Macau bishop: Faith and Chinese values live together for the well-being of society

Jan 26, 2016

Newly installed Bishop Stephen Lee Bun-sang of Macao has called local Catholics to unite and live out the Catholic faith and the Chinese values for the well-being of society.
Bearing "witness" to the Eucharistic Congress, Card Zen will also celebrate a Latin Mass

Jan 26, 2016

Cardinal Joseph Zen Ze-kiun, bishop emeritus of Hong Kong, will celebrate the votive Mass of the Most Blessed Sacrament, according to the extraordinary form of the Roman Rite, on January 26, at 4:30 p.m. at Asilo de Milagrosa, Gorordo Avenue, in Cebu city, site of the 51th International Eucharistic Congress (IEC), on the theme: "Christ in you the hope of glory".
Philippine church demands action on comfort women

Jan 26, 2016

A church official has called on Philippine President Benigno Aquino to bring up the plight of Filipino comfort women when Japanese Emperor Akihito visits the country this week.