Global Church News
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China's President seeks more control over religion
Oct 27, 2017
President Xi Jinping of China announced this week that he wants to tighten Beijing’s strict government controls on religion in the communist country.
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Nun’s exemplary life wows Asian Mission Congress
Oct 27, 2017
Sister Sudha Varghese, a Catholic nun and social activist who has been working for over two decades among the most downtrodden and oppressed Musahar community (rat eaters) in Bihar state of India shared her struggles as she was leading a life in servanthood.
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Asian Mission Congress stresses religion’s role in society
Oct 27, 2017
Religions have a great role to play in promoting peace, harmony and justice in society, stressed three religious heads from Buddhism, Hinduism and Islam.
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England's Buckfast Abbey to celebrate 1,000 years of foundation
Oct 27, 2017
In 2018, one of England’s historic monasteries will celebrate the millennium year of its foundation, offering a prime example of the contribution of m
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He overcame prison and drug addiction - thanks to the rosary
Oct 26, 2017
A life of crime and drug addiction landed Khristian Briones, 39, in prison for ten years. During that time, he paid his debt to society, and he set out on a path of faith and conversion that began with praying the rosary.
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US Bishops publish English-language translation of exorcism ritual
Oct 26, 2017
It also includes an appendix of prayers 'against the powers of darkness' that anyone can pray
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Pope appoints a new Bishop to Archdiocese of Tokyo, Japan
Oct 26, 2017
Pope Francis on Wednesday appointed a new bishop to the Archdiocese of Tokyo in Japan.
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Two advocates explain the Catholic healing ministry
Oct 26, 2017
A new book says prayer for healing can complement the Sacrament of Penance
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Christian Kandhamal victims deserve greater compensation, says Bishop Barwa
Oct 26, 2017
Odisha Christian leaders today handed the authorities a memorandum, in which they call on them to enforce the Supreme Court ruling that awards 2008 pogrom victims higher compensation. The archbishop of Cuttack-Bhubaneswar calls on the faithful to pray for the seven innocent Christians still in prison.
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Why there is no renewal of marriage vows
Oct 26, 2017
The Ordo Celebrandi Matrimonium, editio typica altera (1991), includes in Appendix III the: “Ordo benedictionis coniugum intra Missam, occasione data
Sunday Reflection
The power of love
Reflecting on our Sunday Readings with Fr Joseph Lubula