Global Church News

Pope Francis in Panama for WYD

Jan 26, 2019

Pope Francis left for Panama City on Jan. 23 to join more that 150,000 young people from 155 countries, including Venezuela, El Salvador, Nicaragua, H
Christians and Muslims commemorate the 800th anniversary of the encounter between St Francis and the Sultan

Jan 26, 2019

The historic event of the encounter between St Francis with the Sultan of Egypt, AL-Kamil in the year 1219 was commemorated on Jan 12, 2019 in Lahore.
Indonesian archbishop urges Catholics to ditch use of plastic bags

Jan 26, 2019

Months after Indonesia's military was summoned to unclog Jakarta Bay, Archbishop Ignatius Suharyo has joined a chorus of disapproval of the nation's growing plastic waste problem by calling parishioners to action.
Survivor of Chinese prisons celebrates priestly ordination

Jan 26, 2019

A Jesuit priest imprisoned for more than two decades in China has celebrated the 25th anniversary of his ordination.
Pakistani brides rue marrying ‘rich’ Chinese

Jan 26, 2019

When the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) was launched in 2015, it took Pakistan by storm.
‘Death’ rules in Philippine festival to honour Child Jesus

Jan 26, 2019

Dance troupe choose an unorthodox, yet possibly political theme to the 'Sinulog' contest for Cebu's Santo Nino festivities.
Rome mayor says Caritas will still get Trevi Fountain coins

Jan 26, 2019

After weeks of confusion and consternation, Rome's mayor told the Vatican newspaper that Rome Caritas would benefit not only from the coins tourists throw in the Trevi Fountain, but from coins tossed in any of the city's historic water features.
Pope Francis to Panama's authorities, civil society, diplomatic corps

Jan 25, 2019

Pope Francis, who is in Panama for World Youth Day, on Thursday dedicated his first discourse on Panamanian soil to the country’s authorities, civil society and the diplomatic corps.
Pope Francis' speech at WYD 2019 opening ceremony: Full text

Jan 25, 2019

Pope Francis told young people at Panama's World Youth Day opening ceremony that the Church is walking with them. He was addressing the crowds gathered at the Santa Marta La Antigua Field in Panama City.
Pope to youth at WYD Panama: the Church isn’t “cool”–it’s “love

Jan 25, 2019

At the Welcoming Ceremony of the 34th World Youth Day, before thousands of young pilgrims, Pope Francis shares his vision of a Church that dreams, and loves.