Global Church News

Faith leaders oppose UK bill legalizing assisted dying

Nov 25, 2024

They warned the laws risk coercion and abuse, as polls show strong public support ahead of a parliamentary vote this week.
Archbishop of Tokyo: An aging society like Japan’s will not be able to survive

Nov 25, 2024

Archbishop Tarcisio Isao Kikuchi of Tokyo, who will be installed as a cardinal on Dec. 7, spoke to the Vatican new agency Fides about the present and future state of the country.
Eastern Catholics begin Nativity Fast to empty themselves as did Christ in the Incarnation

Nov 25, 2024

Like the Christian West, the various Eastern rites of the Church observe the weeks before Christmas with spiritual preparation and prayer.
Skull of St. Thomas Aquinas to visit Washington, DC, on international tour

Nov 25, 2024

The major relics of St. Thomas Aquinas, “The Angelic Doctor,” are on tour and scheduled to make a stop in Washington, D.C., next weekend as part of the commemoration of the 700th anniversary of his canonization.
Tribal Christians hail secular alliance’s win in India’s Jharkhand

Nov 25, 2024

Tribal Christian leaders have welcomed a secular regional party returning to power in India’s eastern Jharkhand state in the recently concluded polls.
Catholic Campaign for Human Development spent $11.4 million over its budget

Nov 25, 2024

The national anti-poverty program run by U.S. bishops has released its annual report from 2023, revealing that it spent $11.4 million more than it collected.
Illinois diocese halts St. Jude relic tour amid ‘incident’ involving priest, students

Nov 25, 2024

A bishop in Illinois has halted in his diocese a traveling tour of a relic of St. Jude following an “incident” that allegedly took place between a visiting priest and several students.
Pope Pius XI’s hope for ‘lasting peace among the nations’

Nov 25, 2024

Every year on the last Sunday in Ordinary Time, the Catholic Church observes the solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe — also known as the feast of Christ the King — a relatively recent addition to the Church’s liturgical calendar, instituted just under a century ago by Pope Pius XI.
Journey beyond the selfie

Nov 22, 2024

To fully experience love and hope, young people must approach the journey of life as pilgrims and not just sightseers seeking the perfect selfie, Pope Francis said.
Philippine Catholics urged to support vocations amid priest shortage

Nov 22, 2024

Tagbilaran Bishop Alberto Uy has made a heartfelt appeal to Catholic communities across the Philippines, urging them to actively support and inspire young people to consider vocations to the priesthood and religious life.