Global Church News
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
Easter Sunday survivors have strong faith even in the face of death
Nov 01, 2019
On 21 April, 263 people were killed. Many wounded are still being treated. A woman who had a bullet go through her thigh tells her story, says her mother’s prayers saved her.
-
Faithful on their knees and fasting to stop the destruction of their church at Wu Gao Zhuang (Hebei)
Nov 01, 2019
The appeal to the Churches of the world to support their resistance with prayer. The ruthless implementation of the new regulations on religious activities. The influence of the Sino-Vatican agreement. Churches closed and priests driven out of Jiangxi and Fujian.
-
South and East Asia now the hotbed of Christian persecution, report finds
Nov 01, 2019
While Christians in Iraq and Syria suffer in the aftermath of Islamic State genocide, a new “hot spot” of persecution has emerged in South and East Asia, a recent report finds.
-
United Arab Emirates pledges to help rebuild Catholic churches in Mosul
Nov 01, 2019
The United Arab Emirates is partnering with UNESCO to rebuild two Catholic churches in Mosul that were destroyed in 2014 by the Islamic State.
-
Catholic, Jewish, and Muslim leaders sign declaration against euthanasia, physician-assisted suicide
Nov 01, 2019
Leaders of Christianity, Judaism, and Islam presented a signed declaration to Pope Francis Monday expressing their total opposition to euthanasia and any form of physician-assisted suicide, as well as voicing their support of palliative end-of-life care.
-
As Hong Kong withdraws extradition bill, Catholic leaders call for inquiry into police tactics
Nov 01, 2019
Amid continued controversy surrounding large-scale political protests in Hong Kong, and fears of a crackdown by the Communist Chinese government, Cath
-
Hong Kong cardinal calls for non-violent resistance
Nov 01, 2019
People should not feel “despair or bear hatred to anyone even though their demands are not answered, because such negative feelings can breed violen
Sunday Reflection
Embracing the wisdom of the human heart
Reflecting on our Sunday Readings with Fr George Vaithynathan