Global Church News

Little Sisters of the Poor to close Richmond community

Nov 04, 2019

The Little Sisters of the Poor will withdraw their community from Richmond, Virginia, after 145 years of serving the elderly in the area, they announced Wednesday.
Moscow patriarch speaks about meeting Francis in Cuba

Nov 04, 2019

This is the first time Kirill refers to his meeting with Pope Francis. At the time, the two felt the same about the “genocide of Christians”. Slamming Greek Catholics, he says they “are not manageable”. For him, even Pope Francis has “certain difficulties" handling them. The Moscow Patriarchate sees itself as judge and jury of ethnic and ecclesiastical conflicts.
Chinese consul in Istanbul meets Patriarch Bartholomew

Nov 04, 2019

This is the first time a Chinese government official visits the Fanar. The Ecumenical Patriarch, who has been invited to visit China, is “ready to leave as soon as he received an official invitation”. Consul Cui Wei requested the meeting and visited the cathedral with the religious leader. For some analysts, “The meeting could have an anti-Russian orientation.”
Sr Annie Jesus Mary’s fight against sexual slavery is her 'crusade'

Nov 04, 2019

In Chhattisgarh, the nun founded an NGO that rescues tribal victims of trafficking. Thanks to the self-help network she set up, she has saved 143 girls and 68 boys from brothels since 2003. The story of two teenage sisters, raped and sold for a few dollars by unscrupulous traffickers, is a case in point.
Jesuits to head Centre for Catholic Studies at the Chinese University of Hong Kong

Nov 04, 2019

The Centre is part of the Department of Cultural and Religious Studies at the Chinese University of Hong Kong. Reconciliation and discernment, which are very dear to Pope Francis, will be among the topics to be studied.
Mumbai deacon: Our Lady of the Sea church is the fulcrum for integral human development

Nov 04, 2019

As the largest on the Maharashtra coast and one of the oldest in India, the parish is home to people who “live the Gospel values in every walk of life”. Vocations to the priestly and consecrated life are up. Catechumens share the Bible with zeal and devotion. Fishermen also pray at sea.
Inter-faith peace meet in Jaipur before Ayodhya verdict

Nov 03, 2019

To prevent the escalation of communal tension ahead of the Supreme Court judgment on the Ram Janambhoomi-Babri Masjid dispute, Muslim bodies decided to hold inter- faith dialogues and peace meetings to create an environment for all to gracefully accept the verdict.
Chile’s religious leaders condemn violence; call for justice

Nov 02, 2019

For several years now, Chile has been among the most stable and wealthy countries in Latin America. However, the rise of the fare of the metro ticket in the capital, Santiago, has exposed the nation’s internal divisions and inequality.
Lay people’s TV channel spreads message of hope, love

Nov 02, 2019

A laity-initiated television channel in Goa has won praises for reaching out to millions across the globe with message of hope and love.
Christianity is disappearing in parts of Middle East

Nov 01, 2019

The countdown to Christian- ity’s disappearance in parts of the Middle East is ticking ever louder — and can only be stopped if the international community acts now — according to a new report launched in the Houses of Parliament UK Wednesday, October 23.