Global Church News

‘Zimbabwe is burning’: Bishops call for peace amid violent protests, crackdown

Jan 23, 2019

As political protests in Zimbabwe have turned violent and even fatal, reportedly leaving at least 12 people dead, the bishops of the country have called for peaceful resolutions to the crisis.
Logo for Abu Dhabi's Human Fraternity Meeting revealed

Jan 23, 2019

In less than two weeks, two leading religious figures will meet in Abu Dhabi, in a show of unity, tolerance and peaceful co-existence.
No WYD in Panama for young Iraqis due to funding problems and red tape

Jan 23, 2019

At least 36 young men and women from refugee families were preparing to join Pope Francis but visa problems and lack of funds are preventing them. Instead, meetings and moments of prayer will be held to show union with Pope Francis. The situation among refugees remains critical as limited resources cannot meet their many needs.
Some 56 young people from across India in Panama for WYD

Jan 23, 2019

After arriving on 15 January, the Indian delegation took part in cultural and social initiatives, including a pilgrimage with Mgr Audillo Aguilar of Santiago de Veraguas. The youth also planted several trees, following the "green" message of Laudato si' by Pope Francis.
Martin Luther King Jr hailed as an example of 'artisans of peace'

Jan 23, 2019

Cardinal Daniel DiNardo of Galveston-Houston has called civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. an exemplar of the “artisans of peace” called for by the pope.
5 things to know about World Youth Day 2019

Jan 23, 2019

The purpose of World Youth Day is threefold: a celebration of and putting trust in the young; giving young people a chance to make pilgrimage; and to give young people a chance to encounter the worldwide Catholic community.
Panama Prequel: Where in the world is the 34th Youth Day?

Jan 23, 2019

As Panama prepares to welcome Pope Francis, our correspondent in Panama City takes a closer look at the country and its people.
Pope visits St. Mary Major Basilica on eve of Panama WYD

Jan 23, 2019

Pope Francis on Tuesday visited the Roman Basilica of St. Mary Major to pray before the icon of the Madonna Salus Populi Romani, ahead of his trip to Panama on Wednesday for the World Youth Day.
Two hundred young Angolans in Panama for WYD 2019

Jan 23, 2019

A delegation of more than 200 young people from various apostolic movements and dioceses in Angola has arrived in Panama for the Catholic Church’s World Youth Day that starts Tuesday 22 January and ends on 27 January.
WYD Panama: Australian pilgrims on key messages and key-rings

Jan 23, 2019

One of the young pilgrims in Panama for World Youth Day is Adrian, the Communications Manager of Australia's Parramatta Diocese, who chose to embrace the life of a pilgrim this week, over the screens he’s otherwise dedicated his life to.