Churches amplify urgent calls to address violent racism in US
As protests erupted in more than 30 cities across the US in the wake of the death of George Floyd, churches in...
Venezuelan bishops: Country’s situation is ‘unacceptable’
The Venezuelan bishops published an exhortation May 28 calling for “a consensus among all and an inclusive national accord” to save the...
Pope Francis joins UK church leaders in Pentecost online service
His Holiness Pope Francis took part in an online church service on 31 May alongside the archbishops of Canterbury and York and...
Pope Francis says ‘listen to the call to mission’
Pope Francis urged Catholics around the world to “listen to the call to mission” Sunday.
In his message for World...
Want safe church re-openings? Follow CDC guidelines, infectious disease expert says
Timothy Flanigan, M.D., worked to combat the deadly Ebola outbreak of 2014.
If someone asks him, “Is it safe...
Prayer for Christian unity prepares the way for Pentecost
The tradition of praying for Christian unity at Pentecost takes on new significance as physical prayer gatherings have been suspended in many...
Pope Francis entrusts China to the Blessed Virgin Mary
Pope Francis Sunday entrusted China to the Blessed Virgin Mary, and asked people to pray for a new outpouring of the Holy...
Warning of global hunger crisis, CRS launches campaign to help
As the COVID-19 pandemic threatens to worsen an already tenuous food situation for millions across the globe, Catholic Relief Services (CRS) has...
WCC mourns passing of Rev. Prof. Dr Mary-Anne Plaatjies van Huffel
The World Council of Churches (WCC) is mourning the death of Rev. Prof. Dr Mary-Anne Plaatjies van Huffel, a South African pastor...
70 church buildings legalised, church and mosque demolished
Egyptian authorities legalised 70 church buildings for worship purposes on Tuesday 19 May.
The decision was issued following a meeting of...