Global Church News

Child labor, sexual abuse, death - the plight of Syrian refugees in Lebanon

Jan 15, 2016

The life of a refugee is rarely easy. But it is particularly difficult for Syrian refugees in Lebanon, most of whom cannot obtain legal status and are vulnerable to exploitation, says a new report by the group Human Rights Watch.
Pope Francis’ monthly prayer videos

Jan 14, 2016

The Jesuit-founded Apostleship of Prayer network has launched a new series of prayer videos featuring Pope Francis presenting his monthly intentions.
Al-Sisi attends Coptic Christmas mass, vowing to rebuild churches in 2016

Jan 14, 2016

His participation last year was a historic event: it was the first time ever that an Egyptian president celebrated Coptic Christmas in St Mark’s Cathedral.
Collection from Mexico papal Masses to fund migrant centres

Jan 14, 2016

Funds raised during the collection in Pope Francis' public Masses in Mexico have a special destination: they will be used to build two new welcoming centers for the country’s large influx of immigrants.
Indonesia: Muslim group to lead large interfaith peace event

Jan 14, 2016

Indonesia’s largest Islamic movement is organising an interfaith gathering in which some 10,000 people are expected to participate.
6 Things You Didn’t See: The Year of Mercy Logo Explained

Jan 14, 2016

As the Year of Mercy is now underway, I would suggest taking a moment to reflect on the official logo.
Israeli authorities stop bishops from visiting separation wall in disputed area

Jan 14, 2016

Bishops visiting the construction site of the separation wall in the Cremisan Valley have been stopped and forced to turn back by Israeli authorities.
Syrian archbishop notes tensions between Kurds, Christians

Jan 14, 2016

Tensions between Kurds and Christians have increased in the Syrian region of northeastern Jiazira, where large areas of land are controlled by the group that calls themselves the Islamic State.
Indian church prepares data for victims of 2008 violence

Jan 14, 2016

The church in India has begun assembling data for the canonization process for Christians killed years ago during anti-Christian violence in eastern India, Church officials said.
Church group upset by court allowing military deal

Jan 14, 2016

An ecumenical church group in the Philippines is protesting a court decision declaring as constitutionally binding a military agreement that allows increased United States military presence in the former U.S. colony.