Global Church News

Upcoming virtual summit seeks to increase devotion to St Joseph

May 01, 2021

A virtual three-day summit dedicated to St. Joseph will feature more than 40 evangelists and aims to connect Catholics with their “spiritual father.”
An old Philippine shrine part of the Pope's 'prayer marathon'

Apr 30, 2021

On May 7, the COVID-19 prayer campaign will stop at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception (Antipolo), the oldest Marian shrine in the country. Other famous shrines include the Basilica of the Annunciation in Israel, Our Lady of Guadalupe in Mexico, and Meryem Ana Evi in Turkey.
India's Covid-19 deaths cross 200,000 mark

Apr 29, 2021

Wednesday’s figures showed record spikes in infections and deaths on a single day. The international community is extending a hand to help India tide over its devastating crisis.
South Sudan: In Rumbek Diocese, the question all are asking: Why?

Apr 29, 2021

Following the shooting and wounding of the Bishop-elect of Rumbek Diocese, authorities have placed all officials and workers at the Bishop’s residence and diocesan office, including clergy, under investigations.
"Bruno's Coffee": The aroma of solidarity in the care for Creation

Apr 29, 2021

Thanks to a non-profit “Laudato si’ social enterprise” in Thailand, a group of Italian missionaries is making sure the rights of local laborers are guaranteed and their children have access to education.
South Korean Cardinal Cheong passes away

Apr 29, 2021

The late cardinal, who “wanted the Church to be the light and salt of society”, emphasized the values of life and family, said Cardinal Andrew Yeom Soo-jung of Seoul.
US Bishops welcome global commitments to reduce carbon emissions

Apr 29, 2021

The Bishops of the United States express their appreciation for the outcome of the Leaders' Summit on Climate Change, where various world leaders announced new goals to meet to reduce carbon emissions.
Caritas blames lack of political will and indifference for migrant deaths

Apr 29, 2021

As media attention wanes after the drowning of more than 130 migrants last week in yet another Mediterranean Sea tragedy, Caritas Internationalis says it is high time to take concrete political action to save human lives and counter a culture of indifference.
St Catherine of Siena

Apr 29, 2021

St. Catherine was a third-order Dominican, peacemaker and counselor to the Pope. She singlehandedly ended the Avignon exile of the successors of Peter in the 14th century.
‘We are all brothers,’ Franciscan in Jericho says of iftar gifts

Apr 28, 2021

As his Muslim neighbors and fellow Jericho residents make their way home for the iftar, which breaks the daily fast throughout the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, Franciscan Father Mario Hadchiti hands out small bags of dates and water to passersby in front of the Franciscan Good Shepherd Church.