Global Church News
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Christians in Gaza face 'worst period' since start of war, report says
Mar 14, 2024
The pontifical foundation Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) has released a report highlighting that the Christian community in Gaza, Palestine, "is going through the worst period" since the start of the war on October 7, 2023.
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Chaldean patriarch urges preservation of rights for Iraq’s diverse communities
Mar 13, 2024
As the 21st anniversary of the fall of Saddam Hussein’s regime in Iraq approaches, Cardinal Louis Raphael Sako, patriarch of the Chaldean Church, has called for a reevaluation of the country’s entire political process, which is currently based on sectarianism and quota-sharing.
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Vatican’s Good Friday Holy Land collection to aid humanitarian efforts in Gaza
Mar 13, 2024
This year’s Vatican financial appeal for the Holy Land highlights the urgent humanitarian crisis facing the beleaguered population in Gaza and the pope’s plea for peace.
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Displaced Myanmar Bishop urges Catholics to work for peace
Mar 13, 2024
A Catholic bishop, who fled his cathedral and residence after the military took them over in a conflict-torn region of Myanmar, has appealed to displaced Catholics like him to work hard for peace.
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French Bishops decry new bill on assisted-dying
Mar 13, 2024
French bishops express disappointment at President Macron’s announcement of a new bill legalizing medical aid in dying.
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Parolin: For the Pope, negotiation is not surrender, but a condition for just and lasting peace
Mar 13, 2024
Following Pope Francis' interview on the war in Ukraine with Radio Télévision Suisse, Cardinal Secretary of State Pietro Parolin discusses the issue with the Italian newspaper 'Corriere della Sera', saying there is a risk of nuclear escalation.
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Hong Kong hosts Christian-Taoist talks
Mar 13, 2024
Cardinal Stephen Chow of Hong Kong stressed the importance of inter-religious collaboration in building world peace as he addressed the third conference on Christian-Taoist Dialogue.
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Holy See Pavilion at Venice Art Biennale seeks to 'turn our eyes back to reality'
Mar 12, 2024
The Vatican presents the Holy See Pavilion at the 60th Venice Art Biennale, which will welcome Pope Francis, highlighting how inmates have been engaged to help transform their lives and embrace universal values through art.
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Cardinal Chow: Taoists and Christians can join hands to build harmonious society
Mar 12, 2024
As a conference on Christianity and Taoism gets underway in Hong Kong, Cardinal Stephen Chow and Msgr. Indunil Kodithuwakku discuss the importance of dialogue between these two ancient religious traditions.
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Answering a call to social justice
Mar 12, 2024
For all women religious, responding to a call from God to devote their lives to Him and His work is the beginning of a new life. Sr Elaine Sanchez began her new life caring for children of working-class families at Sisters of the Holy Family Day Homes in California and Nevada.
Sunday Reflection
Jesus did not turn away from His mission
Today, Palm or Passion Sunday, is the first day of Holy Week, the high point of the Church’s year, climaxing in the Easter Triduum: Holy Thursday, Good Friday, and the Easter Vigil on Holy Saturday.