Global Church News

Patron saint unites Indian and Sri Lankan fishermen despite conflicts

Mar 18, 2025

About 10,000 people visit Kachchatheevu to honour Saint Anthony in celebrations promoted by the Diocese of Jaffna and led by the bishop of Sivagangai. The latter calls on both parties “to work together to find a lasting solution to the conflict in the sea.”
Saint Joseph is the revolutionary figure our families need

Mar 18, 2025

Our families are too important, and too fragile, to settle for anything less than Joseph's example of sacrificial love
St. Cyril of Jerusalem: A beacon of courage in the face of misunderstanding and opposition

Mar 18, 2025

On March 18, the Catholic Church honors St. Cyril of Jerusalem, a fourth-century bishop and doctor of the Church whose writings are still regarded as masterful expressions of the Christian faith.
Cardinal Grech: A new path to help the Church walk in a synodal style

Mar 17, 2025

The Secretary General of the Synod explains to Vatican Media that the 2028 Ecclesial Assembly will offer an opportunity to gather the fruits that have matured during the Synod on Synodality.
Women’s seminar in northern Thailand reinforces call for inclusive Church leadership

Mar 17, 2025

Nearly 1,000 women from the hilly parishes and mission stations of northern Thailand gathered for the Annual Women’s Seminar organized by the Catholic Committee for the Development of Women, Diocese of Chiang Mai.
'Multimedia pilgrimage' - Special initiatives for the Feast of the Shroud of Turin

Mar 17, 2025

Initiatives associated with the liturgical feast of the Shroud of Turin during the Jubilee year, including a 'multimedia pilgrimage,' were presented during a press conference on Saturday at the Theological University of Northern Italy's Turin Campus, and in live connection with the Holy See Press Office.
Asian bishops hail grassroots, youth climate action as ‘signs of hope’ amid worsening crises

Mar 17, 2025

Amid worsening ecological crises across Asia, Catholic bishops have cited grassroots environmental initiatives and youth-led climate advocacy as “signs of hope” in the fight against climate change.
Macau Catholics launch virtual Way of the Cross

Mar 17, 2025

The Macau Catholic Laity Association said it will release videos depicting the sufferings of Jesus Christ every Friday
Indonesian Catholic minister proposes religious freedom law

Mar 17, 2025

Conflict between religions remains a serious issue in the Muslim-majority nation
Shun hatred, division for Korean reconciliation: Church leaders

Mar 17, 2025

A conversion of hearts is essential to address doubts, exclusion and to proceed to a new age, says Seoul archbishop