Global Church News

World Meeting of Families shows man's destiny is love, official says

Jun 20, 2014

The president of the Pontifical Council for the Family urged the U.S. bishops to help share the message that the 2015 World Meeting of Families is intended to show that man is made for love.
Marriage stabilizing for society, activists proclaim

Jun 20, 2014

Political leaders told crowds at the March for Marriage to not be afraid to speak the truth about marriage and the unique and essential role both a father and a mother play in a child’s life.
Gates abortion funding drop met with praise, caution

Jun 19, 2014

Although Melinda Gates' recent announcement that her charitable group will axe abortion funding has drawn praise, concern remains over money being funneled into projects that undermine human dignity.
Christians, Shias face uncertain future in face of Iraqi violence

Jun 18, 2014

In the midst of advances by Sunni insurgents, Iraq’s remaining Christian community and the country’s majority- Shia population face threats to their future, and continued violence.
Illinois nuns take legal action against bordering strip club

Jun 18, 2014

The Missionary Sisters of St. Charles Borromeo have taken legal action against a giant “adult entertainment” club built in their backyard – despite state law which prohibits such facilities within 1,000 feet of a place of worship.
New York archdiocese receives three new auxiliary bishops

Jun 17, 2014

Pope Francis on Saturday appointed three auxiliary bishops for the Archdiocese of New York, including one priest who ministered at Ground Zero after the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.
Young priest's murder shocks, grieves Arizona community

Jun 13, 2014

A 28-year-old priest was shot and killed, and another critically wounded, at a Catholic church in Phoenix Wednesday night.
Australian Bishop: 'Boat people are real people'

Jun 12, 2014

The bishops of Oceania upheld their solidarity with those traveling across the water to seek asylum in Australia, known locally as "boat people," urging a “more humane approach” to their situation.
Response to papal peace meet reveals rifts in Italian Jewry

Jun 11, 2014

More recently, in an interview published in the June edition of Pagine Ebraiche – a Jewish monthly magazine – Di Segni criticized the joint prayer meeting for peace at the Vatican, which he described as “puzzling and even dangerous.”
Pope Francis accepts invitation to visit Mexico

Jun 09, 2014

President Enrique Pena Nieto on Saturday announced that Pope Francis has accepted an invitation to visit Mexico.