Global Church News

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  China's abuses take spotlight on Human Rights Day

  Dec 11, 2015

  As the world observes Human Rights Day, advocates have turned their focus to China for its egregious abuses, particularly the detainment of activists and forced family planning policies.

  
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  Talking with Muslims is not optional extra anymore!

  Dec 11, 2015

  During a meeting with faith leaders in Nairobi, Pope Francis stressed the Catholic Church’s commitment to ecumenical and inter-religious dialogue as set out by the Second Vatican Council which he said was essential in an increasingly conflict-ridden world.

  
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  Indonesian president fails to promote human rights

  Dec 10, 2015

  Indonesian President Joko Widodo's administration has failed to promote human rights since taking office more than a year ago, according to a survey

  
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  Why divine grace is central to the Year of Mercy

  Dec 10, 2015

  December 8 was a double special occasion: the start of the Year of Mercy, and the feast of the Immaculate Conception.

  
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  Holy Doors to open across Britain to celebrate Jubilee year

  Dec 10, 2015

  Cathedrals around Britain will open their Holy Doors over the weekend to mark the beginning of the Year of Mercy.

  
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  Knights of St Columba celebrate Year of Mercy

  Dec 10, 2015

  The Knights of St Columba are celebrating the Jubilee Year of Mercy with a series of Masses in Cathedrals across the UK.

  
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  Pope Francis offers sympathy to victims of Storm Desmond

  Dec 10, 2015

  Pope Francis has offered his sympathies to those affected by Storm Desmond in a letter to the Bishop of Lancaster from the Apostolic Nuncio to Great Britain.

  
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  Your apathy is hurting ISIS victims – a challenge to US Christians

  Dec 10, 2015

  Christians in the U.S. must stop their apathy to the bloody persecution of religious minorities in Iraq and Syria, said a religious freedom advocate who proposed an “examination of conscience” for faith communities.

  
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  They fled terrorists, too – why Catholics are resettling a refugee family in Indiana

  Dec 10, 2015

  Efforts to resettle a Syrian refugee family in Indiana are part of a long Catholic tradition that saves lives, the Archbishop of Indianapolis has said after meeting with the state's governor about his security concerns.

  
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  A growing coalition agrees: Christians are genocide victims too

  Dec 10, 2015

  Legal experts, religious leaders, and now an independent government commission are asking the U.S. State Department to include Christians among the victims of genocide perpetrated by ISIS.