Global Church News
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Who are the Christians of Iraq? A long history in a nutshell
Mar 03, 2021
Pope Francis’ Apostolic Journey to Iraq offers a unique opportunity to learn about the history of Christianity in Mesopotamia, where Jesus’ mother-tongue endures to this day.
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The Pope in Iraq: Starting over from Abraham to recognise one another as brothers
Mar 03, 2021
Pope Francis will be leaving soon for the most difficult and most important journey of his pontificate. On the agenda: Expressing his closeness to Christians, support for the reconstruction of a nation devastated by war and terrorism, reaching out to our Muslim brothers and sisters. When he arrives in Iraq, Pope Francis will fulfil one of John Paul II’s dreams.
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Nigeria: Abducted Jangebe schoolgirls released
Mar 03, 2021
Government officials confirm the release of over 300 schoolgirls taken by armed men on Friday in northern Nigeria. This is the second time in less than week that unidentified gunmen have kidnapped and released schoolchildren.
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Shahbaz Bhatti - advocate of human dignity and inter-faith dialogue
Mar 03, 2021
On the 10th anniversary of the assassination of Shahbaz Bhatti of Pakistan, Paul Bhatti recalls the values to which his brother dedicated his life.
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‘Justice and Peace Europe’ calls for ending military repression in Myanmar
Mar 03, 2021
The network of 32 national Justice and Peace Commissions of the bishops’ conferences of Europe has expressed its solidarity for the people of Myanmar in their call for the restoration of democracy.
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Iraq: CRS preparing interreligious ground ahead of Pope’s visit
Mar 02, 2021
As Iraqis prepare to welcome Pope Francis on his upcoming Apostolic Journey, an official with Catholic Relief Services lays out the hopes and interreligious efforts of both Christians and Muslims.
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Iraq: An overview of the Church and of the country's Christian communities
Mar 02, 2021
Pope Francis is to undertake the first-ever apostolic journey to Iraq from March 5 to 8. We offer an overview of the nation's ancientand diverse Christian communities, of their plight and of their challenges.
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Commission rejects Indian Christians' plea to change poll date
Mar 02, 2021
Elections in West Bengal and Assam states fall on the important religious day of Maundy Thursday
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At least 18 die in Myanmar coup protests
Mar 02, 2021
Cardinal Bo calls for tolerance as security forces crack down on protests across the country
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Desperate Christians face homelessness in Pakistan
Mar 02, 2021
Thousands of Karachi residents face losing their homes without being compensated with land or cash



Sunday Reflection
Second Sunday of Lent: Being Transfigured
Lent is a time for us to take a close look at ourselves and to consider what we have to do to conquer selfishness and sin in our own lives.