Global Church News
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St Joseph hospital in Labuan Bajo to open thanks to benefit concert
Jan 16, 2020
The Congregation of the Humble Sisters of St Joseph lacked the money to finish the construction of the hospital. After two years, Catholics from across the country expressed their solidarity. For a member of the organising committee, the event “was a true experience in discipleship.”
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The number of Korean Catholics is growing: Up by 48.6 per cent in the last 20 years
Jan 16, 2020
A report published by the Catholic Pastoral Institute of Korea (CPIK) shows that the Diocese of Suwon led the way with plus 89.1 per cent. However, the annual growth rate has slowed down to less than 1 per cent. For the bishop of Daejeon, the Church is committed to fighting materialism and selfish competition.
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A march for peace to be held in Kolkata during the Week for Christian Unity
Jan 16, 2020
The event is planned by the local diocese and dozens of Christian groups. This year the Week of Prayer is set for 17-25 January. For local priest, “Peace is the need of the hour and we need a miracle to happen.”
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The Miraculous Medal: St Maximilian Kolbe's weapon for evangelisation
Jan 16, 2020
As World War II raged around him in Poland, St Maximilian Kolbe fought for souls using a printing press and another “weapon” – the Miraculous Medal.
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CAR: After 125 years of Catholicism, time for introspection
Jan 15, 2020
As the Church in the Central African Republic clocks 125 years of evangelization, Bishops have a message of “hope, peace and the re-awakening of consciousness.”
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Pope at Mass: Authority is not in commanding but in consistent witness
Jan 15, 2020
Pope Francis speaks about the harm done by “inconsistent" Christians and “schizophrenic” pastors who do not bear witness and thus distance themselves from the Lord's way of doing things, from His authentic “authority”. He made the point in his homily at Mass, Friday morning, at the Casa Santa Marta.
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World's youngest Catholic Bishop consecrated in Ukraine
Jan 15, 2020
The world’s youngest Catholic bishop was consecrated in Ukraine Sunday. Bishop Stepan Sus, 38, was consecrated a bishop in Kyiv's Cathedral of the Resurrection of Christ Jan. 12.
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Will these Louisiana Cajun Catholics become saints? Diocese begins canonization cause
Jan 15, 2020
Three Cajun Catholics from the Diocese of Lafayette, Louisiana are on their way to becoming canonized saints after an historic ceremony on Saturday, January 11.
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Gaza Exodus: Helping Christians caught in a crisis
Jan 15, 2020
With fewer than 1,000 Christians in a population of 1.8 million, the Christian population in Palestine’s Gaza Strip today is less than half of what it was 10 years ago.
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South Sudan leaders: ‘How can we not bring peace if the Pope pushes us to do so?’
Jan 15, 2020
Warring South Sudanese parties credit Pope Francis's tireless efforts and prayers for peace in making a joint-Declaration happen. The Agreement was mediated by the Saint Egidio Community here in Rome.
Sunday Reflection
Second Sunday of Ordinary Time: The Lamb of God
“Lamb of God.” We use that term so often that it is easy for us to overlook the deep theology and the unfathomable love of our God contained in His sending His Son to be the Lamb.
