Global Church News

Trump in Rome for pope funeral in first foreign trip

Apr 26, 2025

The US president will be center-stage for major diplomatic gathering with some 50 heads of state at the Vatican
Tribute to Pope Francis: May his memory be a blessing

Apr 26, 2025

We publish a recollection of the late Pope Francis, signed by the professor who was the initiator of the letter written to Pope Francis by some 400 rabbis and scholars, in the aftermath of the outbreak of war in Gaza, to which the Pope responded with a reply expressing appreciation.
Ukrainian president says may not go to pope's funeral

Apr 26, 2025

Zelensky earlier said he would attend the Vatican funeral, but now has to attend 'military meetings'
Portugal's mourning for pope turns into political battle

Apr 26, 2025

Many Portuguese politicians supported the thousands who defied govt order to mark country's Carnation Revolution
Pope's death triggers surge of disinformation

Apr 26, 2025

One widespread video appeared to show Pope Francis swatting the hand of US President Donald Trump
LWF gives thanks for life and legacy of Pope Francis

Apr 25, 2025

The Lutheran World Federation (LWF) joins Catholics and other faith communities across the world in mourning the loss of Pope Francis, who died on Easter Monday, 21 April 2025, at the age of 88.
Church leaders decry police assault on priests, tribal women

Apr 25, 2025

Three weeks after two Catholic priests and tribal women were assaulted by police in Juba village, Church leaders say no action has been taken against the perpetrators, raising serious concerns over religious freedom and state bias.
Parish training upholds dignity in Catholic funeral care

Apr 25, 2025

A Catholic parish in Central Java recently hosted a special training to equip volunteers in caring for the deceased with dignity and reverence, in line with Church teachings.
Bombings show Myanmar junta’s ‘contempt for life, faith, and the laws of war’

Apr 25, 2025

The Myanmar junta destroyed a Baptist church in Chin state on Apr 13, in the third attack on church buildings in five days and violating a ceasefire it declared to help relief works after last month’s devastating earthquake.
France sees record surge in youth-led baptisms this Easter

Apr 25, 2025

In an unexpected development, France saw a record wave of adult baptisms this Easter, with over 17,800 catechumens — 10,384 adults and more than 7,400 adolescents — baptised during the Easter Vigil on April 19, according to the French Bishops’ Conference.