Global Church News
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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'.
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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.
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New structure for Vatican Press Office announced
Jan 18, 2019
The Vatican announced Friday that Paolo Ruffini, prefect of the Vatican communications department, has amended the organizational structure of the Holy See Press Office to include a senior advisor, two assistants, and an office manager.
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Vietnamese-Australian prelate condemns mass eviction in Vietnam
Jan 18, 2019
An Vietnamese-born Australian bishop has roundly condemned the recent destruction of more than 100 homes, including a church-run one for disabled war veterans, by state officials in southern Vietnam.
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Theologian stresses more research on Christianity in Asia
Jan 18, 2019
There is a greater need to do more research on Christianity in Asia, said Father Wilfred Felix, a well-known Indian theologian.
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Hope for the children of Lahore Catholic couple burnt alive
Jan 18, 2019
The Church and the Cecil and Iris Chudhary Foundation (CICF) support the education of Suleman, Sonia and Poonam Shazad. For their grandfather, “the true guardians of the children are the Church and the CICF”.
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Catholics in favour of Bangsamoro autonomy in Mindanao
Jan 18, 2019
A referendum is scheduled over the new few weeks in Mindanao to ratify a new autonomy law. The Mindanao Catholic Church Leaders for Peace (MCCLP) believe it will remedy “historic injustices” suffered by the Muslim community. For PIME missionary, “Fear and promises tend to influence the various positions.”
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Meeting of Bishops to ‘ensure no more stonewalling or cover ups’
Jan 18, 2019
The aim of Pope Francis' February meeting on abuse and safeguarding is to clarify and underline what must and must not be done with allegations and make sure no more cases are ever covered up, said Andrea Tornielli, editorial director for the Vatican Dicastery for Communication.
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India’s Latin-rite Bishops elect new office bearers
Jan 18, 2019
India’s Latin-rite bish- ops elected new office bearers.
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Pope Francis to pay visit to Bucharest in May
Jan 18, 2019
Pope Francis will pay a three-day visit to Romania starting May 31 at the invitation of the President of Romania, Klaus Iohannis, and the Catholic Church, Q Magazine wrote, quoting unofficial presidential sources.
Sunday Reflection
Jesus did not turn away from His mission
Today, Palm or Passion Sunday, is the first day of Holy Week, the high point of the Church’s year, climaxing in the Easter Triduum: Holy Thursday, Good Friday, and the Easter Vigil on Holy Saturday.