Global Church News

'100 Nativities in the Vatican' seeks to show true meaning of Christmas

Dec 18, 2018

More than 100 nativity scenes are on display near the Vatican as the Pontifical Council for the Promotion of the New Evangelization seeks to share the history and spirituality behind the nearly 800-year-old Christmas devotion.
Assam statue of the Virgin desecrated: Two people arrested

Dec 18, 2018

The incident occurred in the village of Chapatoli. The detainees are accused of having desecrated the Catholic Church of St. Thomas. A group of 16 "Christmas carolers" assaulted in Tamil Nadu by a crowd of 150 people.
Vatican-Vietnam: Holy See delegation meetings in Hanoi

Dec 18, 2018

On the 19th the seventh meeting of the Joint Working Group of the Holy See -Vietnam. The meeting aims to deepen and develop bilateral relations. Pending diplomatic relations that provides for a "non-permanent" nuncio. Issues related to ecclesiastical properties and religious freedom are more delicate.
Epifanyj is the primate of the new Ukrainian autocephalous Church

Dec 18, 2018

The 39-year-old metropolitan was elected to the Unification Council two days ago. Also present were Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko, a representative of the Patriarch of Constantinople, two bishops linked to the patriarchate of Moscow, accused of being "Judas". The autocephalous Tomos should be delivered by Constantinople on January 6th.
Autocephalous Ukrainian Church: A history that has lasted for 100 years

Dec 18, 2018

The new Church in Kiev fulfills a dream already attempted in 1919, blocked by Soviet events. A victory for Filaret, patriarch of Kiev, excommunicated by Moscow. Poroshenko hopes to be re-elected, having become the protector of the national Church.
Nigerian Bishops direct priests not to be involved in partisan politics

Dec 18, 2018

Nigeria’s Catholic Bishops have directed priests and people of consecrated life not to be involved in active partisan politics nor publicly support any politician or political party, as this is against the Church’s teaching, Canon Law, and policy.
Manila prelate warns of abuse of power

Dec 17, 2018

Tagle makes subtle dig at Duterte in homily as Manila kicks off nine days of early morning masses to usher in Christmas
Jesuit slain in Mindanao moves closer to sainthood

Dec 17, 2018

Vatican approves validity of cause for Italian missionary Father Francesco Palliola
Pope grants minor basilica status to 2 Philippine churches

Dec 17, 2018

Elevation of Marian churches follows request from respective dioceses
Indian Bishop gets prestigious education, healthcare award

Dec 15, 2018

A Catholic bishop from northeastern India was on December 9 conferred the eighth International Human Rights Award for his contribution to the field of education and healthcare.