Global Church News

Fourth Philippine Apostolic Congress on Mercy to focus on youth

Jan 24, 2019

The event opens tomorrow until Saturday. The three days in Manila are part of the celebrations for the Year of Youth organised by the Bishops’ Conference. Archbishop Gabriele Caccia, apostolic nuncio, will preside over the opening mass.
Archbishop of Damascus: War and poverty rob young Syrians of WYD

Jan 24, 2019

Msgr. Nassar confirms that there will be no Syrian delegation at the Panamanian event. In these years of conflict many young boys and girls have left the country. The desire to escape and the feeling of abandonment remain strong.
Young Indians at WYD in Panama welcomed with open arms

Jan 24, 2019

In Atalaya host families welcomed the 56-member Indian delegation. Celebrations, cultural activities, songs and dances have created memories that "will remain etched in our hearts forever.”
From worshipping rain to faith in Christ: Tribal Bawn celebrate 100 years of conversion

Jan 24, 2019

The ethnic group lives in the Bandarban hills, where Baptist missionary Edwin Rowlands carried out his work of evangelisation. Members of the 15,000-strong community now go to university and work abroad.
WYD Panama: Malawian music taking Panamanian stages

Jan 24, 2019

Amongst the pilgrims from all over the world visiting Panama for World Youth Day is the Alleluya Band Malawi, who have come bearing gifts and sharing their music.
Pope Francis en route to Panama pays tribute to late journalist

Jan 24, 2019

Exchanging words of greeting with journalists aboard the papal flight to Panama, Pope Francis remembered Russian journalist, Alexej Bukalov, who died last December.
AB Ulloa: Young People Protagonists of WYD Panama

Jan 23, 2019

“The change and transformation that humanity and the Church requires are in your hands”. It fell to Archbishop José Domingo Ulloa Mendieta, as Metropolitan Archbishop of Panama, to celebrate the Mass that marked the official opening of WYD celebrations.
Pope Francis to meet Grand Imam at Sheikh Zayed Mosque in Abu Dhabi

Jan 23, 2019

The historic visit also falls within the Year of Tolerance that is being observed by the UAE throughout 2019.
Panamá prequel take 2: A tale of two cities

Jan 23, 2019

World Youth Day events are now officially underway in Panamá. Thousands of young people continue to converge on this small Central American nation and its capital, Panamá City. But, according to our correspondent, there’s more to Panamá than meets the eye.
Aussie pilgrims flying flag of faith on the way into Panama World Youth Day 2019

Jan 23, 2019

Australian flags worn as capes, temporarily tattooed on arms and cheeks, and others held high above the crowds marked the entrance of the green-and-gold pilgrims into Panama City for World Youth Day 2019.