Global Church News

Muslim-Christian unity on display during Christmas in Kashmir

Dec 24, 2015

These days the 128-year-old Holy Family Catholic Church of Srinagar in northern Jammu and Kashmir state is bustling with activity.
Indonesia's Christmas shrouded by terror

Dec 24, 2015

For more than a decade now Christmas celebrations in Indonesia have been under tight security.
Indian Hindus, Muslims welcome Mother Teresa's sainthood

Dec 24, 2015

India's Hindus and Muslims say the Catholic Church should not have waited for a miracle to declare Blessed Mother Teresa of Calcutta a saint.
The astounding child from Nazareth

Dec 24, 2015

For millions of Filipinos, Christmas is a celebration of the family. They come together from around the world and delight in the togetherness and sharing of respect.
Bangladesh vows to provide security for Christians during Christmas

Dec 24, 2015

Authorities in Bangladesh have assured the Christian community that heavy security will be provided for Christmas celebrations following alleged death threats by Muslim extremists.
The road back to peace

Dec 24, 2015

the Middle East today, non-Muslim minorities are on the retreat.
Polish archbishop says Pope Francis has not broken with St John Paul’s teachings

Dec 24, 2015

Poland’s Catholic primate said Pope Francis has not broken from the teachings of St John Paul II and that the Latin American pontiff understands “pastoral realities” as he reshapes the Church’s evangelical outreach.
Bleak Christmas faces Catholics in earthquake-ravaged Nepal

Dec 24, 2015

Catholics in Nepal are preparing for a bleak Christmas because of an economic blockade imposed by neighbouring India.
Iranian president scheduled to visit Pope Francis in January

Dec 24, 2015

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani is set to meet Pope Francis next month, according to a Vatican spokesman.
Miracles happen. The ‘bleeding’ Host wasn’t one

Dec 23, 2015

Red bread mold, and not a miracle, caused the changed appearance of a Eucharistic host that some said was bleeding, an inquiry by the Diocese of Salt Lake City has confirmed.