Global Church News

Acts of love, not pain, make this week holy

Mar 21, 2016

Take it from the bishops: Self-inflicted pain and public devotion don’t make Lenten days holy; acts of love do.
These seminarians are being ordained – in a refugee camp

Mar 21, 2016

After their seminary in Qaraqosh was dissolved following a brutal ISIS attack in 2014, four Iraqi seminarians chose not to give up after being forced to flee, but to continue their path to the priesthood.
India’s Christians ask government for protection during Holy Week

Mar 21, 2016

Given the recent attacks on Christian communities, it is urgent to ensure the safety of the faithful during the Holy Week celebrations.
Traditions keep Holy Week alive in the Philippines

Mar 21, 2016

In the Philippines, people say the rich inherit wealth while the poor inherit tradition.
Meet the 'Mother Teresa' of 14th century Rome

Mar 21, 2016

Although she's not as well known outside of Rome, Saint Francesca Romana has been lauded as a woman whose charity and service to the poor rival those of the modern-day, soon-to-be saint Mother Teresa.
Holy Door opens in Ayutthaya, the cradle of Thai Church

Mar 21, 2016

The life and example of Saint Joseph "show us the way to grow as fathers, whether family or spiritual fathers, in the path of justice, of goodness and virtue.
Violence in Mexico raises concern for Holy Week

Mar 21, 2016

Thousands of people cross the border this time of year for Semana Santa, also known as Holy Week. The shootings last week are causing concern for some.
Christians prepare for Palm Sunday, Holy Week observances

Mar 20, 2016

For Christians, Sunday marks the beginning of Holy Week, the days before Easter commemorating events in the last days of Jesus Christ’s life.
The importance of Palm Sunday

Mar 20, 2016

Palm fronds distributed to congregants, especially children, songs with loud praise and “Hosanna” somewhere in the lyrics.
Christians set to mark Holy Week

Mar 20, 2016

Christians across the world will begin the Holy Week March 20 with Palm Sunday, which will be followed by Maundy Thursday, Good Friday and Easter next Sunday.