Global Church News

Pathways for the Pakistan Church in 2019

Jan 21, 2019

The New Year is here and while it is always encouraging to see Pakistani bishops making resolutions, revisiting some old ones might be a good idea.
Card Sako tells new Bishops of Mosul and Baghdad to work for the Church and Iraq

Jan 20, 2019

The cardinal led the ordination Mass of the new archbishop of Mosul and auxiliary of Baghdad in St Joseph cathedral. He asked Mgr Najij to rebuild trust with Muslims as well as the social and ecclesiastical fabric of Iraq’s largest northern city, once a stronghold of the Islamic State group. He appealed to the faithful to support their bishops in their mission.
Closer relations between the Vatican and Asian Bishops on doctrinal issues

Jan 20, 2019

Conclusion of Bangkok meeting between Chairpersons of Doctrinal Commissions, or the Representatives, of the Asian Bishops’ Conferences with a delegation from the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith. Two Chinese representatives also present.
Young Koreans in Cartago, the journey to WYD begins

Jan 18, 2019

A first delegation from the Archdiocese of Seoul arrives in Central America for the diocesan Youth Day. From here, they will travel to Panama to wait for Pope Francis. Who prays for peace on the Korean peninsula: "Reconciliation and unity".
US Bishops describe their retreat as inspiring, Spirit-filled

Jan 18, 2019

Although the weeklong retreat for U.S. Catholic bishops emphasized quiet reflection, several bishops spoke out on social media during the retreat and after it wrapped up Jan. 8 with positive reaction.
FABC president Cardinal Bo to focus on peacebuilding

Jan 18, 2019

Cardinal Charles Maung Bo of Yangon will continue his focus on conflict resolution as he steps into the presidency of the Federation of Asian Bishops’ Conferences.
Message of His Holiness Pope Francis for the 27 World Day of the Sick 2019

Jan 18, 2019

You received without payment; give without payment (Mt 10:8). These are the words spoken by Jesus when sending forth his apostles to spread the Gospel
Turkey: First church to be built since 1923

Jan 18, 2019

Construction work on the first church to be built in Turkey since 1923, will begin next February.
Hmong refugees in Vietnam turn to Catholicism

Jan 18, 2019

Church's beneficence in wake of floods catalyzes villagers in Lai Chau to embrace 'the religion of love'.
Aleppo Vicar: Anti-IS fight, a pretext by Turkey and the US to stop Syrian govt

Jan 18, 2019

For Mgr Georges Abou Khazen, the jihadist threat is still present but only the Syrian military should fight it. Jihadism is an ideology that must be eradicated.