Global Church News

First Kidapawan Bishop Federico Escaler dies aged 93

Dec 01, 2015

The former Bishop of Kidapawan, Federico Escaler, has died on Nov 28, aged 93.
Pro-life groups condemn Planned Parenthood shooting, pray for victims

Dec 01, 2015

After Friday's shooting at a Colorado Planned Parenthood clinic killed three but with an official motive for the act not determined, pro-life groups have condemned any act of violence against abortion clinics.
Pope calls Central African Christians, Muslims to unite against violence

Dec 01, 2015

Christians and Muslims must unite against acts which “disfigure the Face of God” by promoting peace, Pope Francis told Islamic representatives on the final day of his visit the war-torn Central African Republic.
Pope to Central African Christians: Be artisans of renewal in your country

Dec 01, 2015

During the final Mass of his first visit to Africa, Pope Francis called the Christians of the Central African Republic (CAR) to be missionaries in the
Pope Francis pays unscheduled visit to Bangui children’s hospital

Dec 01, 2015

Pope Francis an unscheduled visit to a children’s hospital in Bangui on Sunday evening.
Suspected Muslims burn Christian TV station in Pakistan

Nov 30, 2015

Burned pamphlets and Bibles are shown in the image after the fire that reduced Gawahi TV station's complex to ashesIn what could be one of the most heartbreaking attacks against Christianity in the Pakistani town of Karachi.
Promises, promises

Nov 30, 2015

In a cold and fallow season of waiting, watching and wondering, it is not surprising to find ourselves reflecting on the past and looking toward the future, taking stock and hoping for something better to come.
Seeking peace and mercy, Pope Francis opens the Holy Door of Bangui

Nov 30, 2015

“Bangui is today the spiritual capital of the world,” Pope Francis said as he opened the Holy Door of Bangui’s cathedral on Sunday--the first time a Pope has opened a Holy Door outside Rome.
'Can I go' to them? Pope Francis' stunning response to alleged murders

Nov 30, 2015

Reported violence near a mosque Pope Francis is slated to visit in Central African Republic caused the pontiff to reply with an immediate "can I go (be with them)?" according to a bishop who was standing close by.
Christ’s love will overcome devastation, Pope Francis tells Central Africans

Nov 30, 2015

In the Central African Republic on Sunday, Pope Francis delivered a homily emphasizing that God’s powerful love can overcome “unprecedented devastation.”