Global Church News

LA archdiocese to press charges against sisters accused of embezzlement

Dec 13, 2018

They are suspected of using the money for gambling, trips, and other personal expenses
Archbishop Gomez: Church needs to 'return to Guadalupe'

Dec 12, 2018

The Archbishop of Los Angeles wrote this week that Our Lady of Guadalupe, a messenger of reform and renewal, has important lessons for contemporary Catholics.
Did angels really carry the Holy House of Mary to Loreto, Italy?

Dec 12, 2018

Catholic pilgrims have flocked to the Holy House of Loreto since the 14th century to stand inside the walls where tradition holds the Virgin Mary was born, raised, and greeted by the Angel Gabriel.
For Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem, vocations are a sign of the vitality of the Church in the Holy Land

Dec 12, 2018

Over the weekend, three deacons were ordained, including a Palestinian refugee in Jordan. For Fr Ibrahim, Patriarchate chancellor, there are still witnesses of faith and affiliation with Christ in a situation marked by conflict. Advent is a source of joy shared with Muslims. There is “growing feeling of devotion” among the young.
Archbishop of Delhi: Advent is a time of waiting and witness of the Kingdom of God

Dec 12, 2018

Mgr Anil JT Couto released a video message for Catholics in his diocese. He calls on them to wait for the coming of Christ, to forgive "not only seven times, but seventy times seven", and recognise the Lord "in the poor, the downtrodden, the marginalised, the hungry, the naked, the prisoners".
Catholic university in South Korea given US$9 million

Dec 12, 2018

A renowned South Korean life scientist has donated 10 billion won (about US$9 million) to a Catholic university for ethical research and development.
Pope Francis appoints young Indonesian Archbishop

Dec 11, 2018

Pope Francis has appointed the Capuchin provincial superior, Father Kornelius Sipayung, 48, as the new archbishop of Medan in North Sumatra, replacing Archbishop Anicetus Bongsu Sinaga who has retired.
The martyrs of Algeria: A testimony of charity, a seed of dialogue with Islam

Dec 11, 2018

The first ever beatification ceremony in an Islamic country, in the presence of government representatives, family members of the martyrs, the main imams of the country and representatives of the religious congregations to which the new blessed belonged.
Middle East-North Africa worse in terms of human rights

Dec 11, 2018

Some positive steps have been taken in Tunisia, Lebanon and Qatar, but gender segregation remains in Saudi Arabia. For the UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights, “domestic laws must not punish criticism of religious leaders or prevent commentary on religious doctrine and tenets of faith.”
Japan prelate leads Manila Cathedral anniversary party

Dec 11, 2018

Japan’s leading Catholic prelate led the observance of 60th anniversary celebrations marking the reconstruction of Manila Cathedral, which was destroyed by Japanese and American forces during the Second World War.