Global Church News

Archbishop William Lori: Modern martyrs should inspire US Christians

Jun 23, 2015

The plight of persecuted religious believers overseas should inspire American Catholics and others to continue their defense of religious freedom at home, Archbishop William Lori of Baltimore said.
Clearing up the confusion: New film sheds light on beauty, truth of marriage

Jun 22, 2015

Ahead of the highly anticipated Synod on the Family in October, many dioceses and Catholic media producers are finding new ways to ramp up their resources on marriage and family life.
Top US bishops unwavering in support of traditional marriage ahead of Synod

Jun 18, 2015

In their spring general assembly held last week, just four months before the Synod on the Family in Rome, top U.S. bishops took a united stand in support of marriage and family life as the Church has always understood it.
A year after ISIS invasion, religious minorities in Mosul could disappear

Jun 12, 2015

One year after ISIS invaded Mosul, the Iraqi city’s diverse religious heritage is on the verge of extinction, warned a U.S. government commission on Tuesday.
A supernatural sign? Rare solar halo appears at Romero beatification

Jun 11, 2015

As the relics of Blessed Oscar Romero were brought out for veneration during his beatification Mass in San Salvador, the cloudy skies parted and a ring of light – known as a “solar halo” – appeared around the sun.
Knights of Columbus see fifteenth consecutive year of increased charitable giving

Jun 11, 2015

The Knights of Columbus have been preparing to welcome Pope Francis to the U.S. this autumn with record-setting charity, having raised more than $173 million in 2014.
Peace demands passion, patience, hard work

Jun 10, 2015

To overcome fear, discrimination and conflict, people must have a deep desire to open themselves up to God and his mercy, and work actively for peace every day, Pope Francis said.
US catechetical sunday to focus on human dignity

Jun 10, 2015

Catholics are called to uphold the dignity of all people, including migrants, the poor, victims of trafficking and people with illnesses and disabilities, says the theme for the US Catechetical Sunday 2015, “Safeguarding the Dignity of Every Human Person.
Polish, Eastern Catholic bishops stand firm on pastoral care for families

Jun 10, 2015

During recent meetings which were held separately, both the Polish bishops and the Eastern Catholic bishops from Europe have discussed the family in view of the upcoming Synod on the Family, and are likely to uphold Catholic pastoral care for families.
3D technology takes pilgrims 'back in time' to Medieval Church

Jun 10, 2015

For fans of Church history and architecture, 3D imaging may be the second-best thing to time travel, allowing them to experience a medieval church as it existed hundreds of years ago.