Global Church News

Pope Francis to make historical first US visit

Sep 19, 2015

Pope Francis will pay his first visit to the United States this week where he is expected to be greeted with a rock star welcome, but while the progressive pontiff's popularity remains strong with political liberals, support is waning among American conservatives.
Pope Francis Heads to Cuba

Sep 19, 2015

Pope Francis has had a big week, and he is just getting started. A Syrian family of four moved into the Vatican, thanks to the Pope’s decision that all parishes in Europe should house a refugee family.
Cubans hope papal visit will rekindle faith

Sep 19, 2015

The Church in Cuba has undertaken a movement of spiritual and missionary preparation for Pope Francis' arrival tomorrow, which has led to hope for a rekindling of faith, according to one prominent priest.
Boston hero’s message for Pope Francis

Sep 18, 2015

Hub hero Carlos Arredondo — set to meet Pope Francis in the White House next week — said guardian angels watched over him in the frantic first minutes of the bombings at the Boston Marathon.
For Pope Francis’ Mass at Madison Square Garden, God Is in the Details

Sep 18, 2015

It was supposed to be Billy Joel’s 67th moment in the spotlight at Madison Square Garden. Instead, it will be Pope Francis’ first.
Gay Christians, controversial nun among those set to greet Pope Francis

Sep 18, 2015

Openly gay Christians, a controversial nun who clashed with the Catholic Church and a transgender woman are reportedly among the invited guests greeting Pope Francis at the White House next week.
In Pope Francis’s visit, White House sees a chance to transcend politics

Sep 18, 2015

Vice President Biden offered a glimpse earlier this week into how the White House, deeply frustrated by the gridlocked and bitter state of American politics, has come to view Pope Francis’s visit to the United States.
What's the point of education? Bishop Conley has some ideas

Sep 18, 2015

Bishop James Conley of Lincoln, Neb. vividly remembers his father asking him what on earth he planned to do with his English degree.
Media invent a fake Pope by misusing his words, bishop charges

Sep 18, 2015

A Brazilian bishop has criticized the mainstream media for manipulating and confusing their readers regarding Pope Francis' recent moves in the reform of the annulment process and special permissions regarding confession during the Jubilee of Mercy.
Over 45 million live in poverty as Pope Francis comes to visit

Sep 18, 2015

Carolyn Smith of Dayton, Ohio was living without food or working utilities and in “in an utter, total state of depression” when a Good Samaritan brought her to the local Catholic Social Services.