Global Church News
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Pope Francis: God’s love can do great things with our littleness
Jun 24, 2019
Pope Francis said Sunday that the Eucharist exemplifies how God’s love can accomplish great things with very little.
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Pope Francis announces Marian theme of World Youth Day 2022 in Lisbon
Jun 24, 2019
At the conclusion of the International Youth Forum Saturday, Pope Francis announced the theme of World Youth Day 2022 to be held in Lisbon: “Mary aros
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Iraqi President: Pope's visit will bring "immense comfort" to Christians and Muslims
Jun 24, 2019
Barham Salih handed the Chaldean primate the official invitation letter inviting the pontiff yesterday. The country is the "cradle of civilisation" and he "birthplace of Abraham, father of the faithful". The presence of Pope Francis will be a "milestone" in the healing process after jihadist violence. His words are a source of encouragement and comfort.
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Christian Art Today: Birthday of St John the Baptist
Jun 24, 2019
The time came for Elizabeth to have her child, and she gave birth to a son; and when her neighbours and relations heard that the Lord had shown her so great a kindness, they shared her joy.
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Indonesian Dioceses galvanize in bid to boost education
Jun 24, 2019
Church leads efforts to drag standards in Catholic schools in East Nusa Tenggara province out of doldrums.
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China called out for its 'extreme hostility' to religion
Jun 24, 2019
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has singled out China for its "extreme hostility” to religion and accused the ruling Communist Party of demanding “that it all alone be called God.”
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Francis to young people: "Be united in an increasingly divided world"
Jun 23, 2019
The Pope meets the youth who participated in the International Youth Forum, organized by the Dicastery for the Laity, the Family and Life. Francis asks them to be "light in the night of so many peers who do not know Jesus". The theme of WYD in Lisbon 2022 has been chosen: "Mary arose and went quickly"
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Amman, Islamic extremists take to streets against Trump's
Jun 23, 2019
Hundreds of people marched through the streets of the capital, chanting slogans and songs. Event organised by local political arm of the Muslim Brotherhood.
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Mumbai to Poland: : The yoga of Fr. Pereira to fight drugs
Jun 22, 2019
The priest is a guest of honor at the International Wroclaw Yoga Day. Friend of Saint Mother Teresa of Calcutta, he was a pupil of the master B.K.S. Iyengar for 46 years. His recovery method is widespread in 40 countries in North America, Europe and Asia. "Body, mind, soul: yoga is a celebration of life".
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Crowd surround police headquarters to say no to Hong Kong extradition law
Jun 22, 2019
Thousands gathered outside the Legislative Council (LegCo) early hours this morning. Joshua Wong called on people to march to police headquarters. The authorities set up a negotiating team to talk to protesters.
Sunday Reflection
Taken, Blessed, Broken and Given
Today we celebrate the Solemnity of the Body and Blood of the Lord. In today’s Gospel, we come upon one of the many accounts of Jesus multiplying food for the people.
