Global Church News

Easter in Nepal: Proclamation of Resurrection is center of Christian life

Mar 29, 2016

The Resurrection, "and its proclamation to other people are the real heart of the life of a Christian.
There is no confirmation that Fr. Tom Uzhunnalil was crucified on Good Friday

Mar 29, 2016

Reports claiming that a kidnapped priest in Yemen was crucified over the weekend are likely false and irresponsible, the local bishop told.
Chinese Christians flock to churches for Easter services

Mar 29, 2016

It was standing room only for many Catholics this Easter Sunday, in Beijing's South Cathedral.
Thousands join Holy Week festival in Indonesian province

Mar 29, 2016

Thousands of Catholics attended Holy Week festivities in the capital of the Indonesian province of East Nusa Tenggara and according the diocese's bish
Pakistan blast death toll rises to 72

Mar 28, 2016

Death toll of the suicide blast that hit a public park in Pakistan’s eastern major city of Lahore on Sunday evening, has risen to 72, China’s Xinhua news agency reported officials as saying Today.
Christian Easter celebrations targeted in Pakistan suicide bombing

Mar 28, 2016

A crowded park in Lahore, Pakistan where Christian families were celebrating Easter Sunday was the site of an apparent suicide bombing that left at least 65 dead and 300 wounded.
Schedule of events: Mother Angelica's funeral

Mar 28, 2016

Mother Mary Angelica of the Annunciation, foundress of the Eternal Word Television Network (EWTN), passed away on March 27 , Here is the schedule of events surrounding Mother Angelica’s funeral.
Mother Angelica, foundress of EWTN, dies on Easter

Mar 28, 2016

Mother Mary Angelica of the Annunciation, foundress of the Eternal Word Television Network , passed away on March 27 after a lengthy struggle with the aftereffects of a stroke. She was 92 years old.
More than 50 people killed in Easter Sunday suicide bombing

Mar 28, 2016

A suicide bomber killed at least 52 people, mostly women and children, at a public park in the Pakistani city of Lahore on Easter Sunday.
20 years later: Legacy of 7 murdered Trappists in Algeria is to build authentic community

Mar 28, 2016

“If I were one day to become a victim of terrorism, I would like my community, my Church and my family to remember that my life was given to God and Algeria.”