Global Church News

Saudi Arabia, 80% of children suffer physical or psychological violence

Feb 07, 2016

80% of children in Saudi Arabia have been the subject of violence at least once or various kinds of abuse.
Vatican dialogue with China buoyed by pope's remarks

Feb 06, 2016

The China interview of Pope Francis must be seen as an integral part of the ongoing Sino-Vatican dialogue.
Pope Francis meets Brazilian footballing legend Ronaldinho

Feb 06, 2016

Pope Francis met footballing legend Ronaldinho this week.
Pope Francis celebrates five hundred years of Reformation

Feb 05, 2016

Pope Francis has decided to go to Sweden next autumn to pray with Protestant faith leaders at an ecumenical liturgy that will begin a year of events commemorating the 500th anniversary of the Reformation.
Vietnam’s newest theological institute kicks off courses in September

Feb 05, 2016

In a statement on Jan 21, the Bishops’ Commission for Education announced that classes will begin next September.
Should the preparation for marriage be bolstered?

Feb 05, 2016

Addressing the Rota Court in Rome, Pope Francis restated how important it was to bolster the preparation for marriage.
DiCaprio talks ecology with Pope Francis

Feb 05, 2016

Actor Leonardo DiCaprio discussed environmental issues with Pope Francis in a Vatican meeting on Thursday, Jan 28.
Saudi-led coalition targeting civilians in Yemen, UN says

Feb 05, 2016

The Saudi-led coalition fighting the Houthi rebel movement in Yemen has targeted civilians, with air strikes in a “widespread and systematic” manner, a leaked UN report says. The UN panel of experts found that civilians were also being deliberately starved as a war tactic over the past nine months.
Three thousand Catholics take part in the ceremony ending the Year of Consecrated Life

Feb 05, 2016

Thousands of people took part in the celebration marking the end of the Year of Consecrated Life in the twin states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.
Vatican says talks with China have stalled

Feb 05, 2016

Taiwan's new ambassador to the Vatican said he was told by Vatican officials that talks between the Holy See and China have stalled.