Global Church News
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Sister Deepa Fernando: e-learning for students locked down by the coronavirus
May 26, 2020
The Holy Family Convent School offers 50 online courses. For Sri Lankan politicians, improving the education system is not a priority. Students from disadvantaged families should be helped.
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Novena for Pentecost: Day five, Tuesday
May 26, 2020
Kindness is at work in us when we're able to see behind people's behavior and empathize with their struggles.
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On Eid Muslims prayed for the end of the COVID-19 pandemic
May 26, 2020
Over 147 million Muslims marked the end of the holy month of fasting and prayer. The mosques were open, but worshippers kept a distance. Community celebrations were banned, but thoughts were for the sick and the dead. Card Patrick D’Rozario expressed wishes for “abundant blessings, unity, peace, and happiness to families.”
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Thomas Chung An-Zu is the new Archbishop of Taipei
May 26, 2020
He has served as bishop of Chiayi since 2008. With a vast pastoral experience, he graduated in moral theology in Rome. He replaces Mgr John Hung Shan-chuan, who resigned for age limits.
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Livestream of Mass with Pope Francis on Chinese social media raises censorship questions
May 26, 2020
The Vatican revealed this week that Catholics in China were able to use the most popular Chinese state-monitored social media platform, WeChat, to livestream Pope Francis’ daily Mass during the coronavirus pandemic.
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Pope Francis appeals for Day of Prayer for Church in China
May 25, 2020
Pope Francis prays for the Catholic faithful in China, as they celebrate the feast of the Patroness of China at the Shrine of Our Lady of Sheshan in Shanghai.
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Adolfo Nicolás’ impact on me
May 25, 2020
The life and mission of Father Adolfo Nicolás, a former Jesuit superior general who died on May 20 in Tokyo, have had deep impact on my Jesuit vocation.
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Vietnamese Catholic volunteer groups to help those suffering from the epidemic
May 25, 2020
Father Joseph Le Quang Uy, a Redemptorist assists the group to help people who sell lottery tickets on the streets, abandoned people, disabled people and unhappy children, including those who living in difficult situations.
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Communications Day: Pauline nuns highlight old values
May 25, 2020
The Daughters of St Paul in Goa on May 24 telecast a video documentary on cultural values and good customs as part of their celebration of the 54 World Communications Day.
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Faisalabad: The end of Ramadan, an opportunity for Muslim-Christian encounter and dialogue
May 25, 2020
For Eid al-Fit, Bishop Indrias Rehmat paid tribute to the city's political and religious leaders. The holiday can “bring us closer and give us the opportunity to sit together and think". In recent weeks interreligious prayers were held seeking the end of the coronavirus pandemic. The celebration embodied a message of brotherhood, peace, love, and coexistence.
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Sunday Reflection
Seventh Sunday of Easter: Between Ascension and Pentecost
This Sunday rounds out the seven Sundays of Easter, the season of the Church’s explicit celebration of the Resurrection and its meaning for Christian life.
