Global Church News
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How the early Christians lived their lives: 5 ways to be a witness today
Mar 12, 2024
The book “The Example of the First Christians,” published in 2023 by the University of Navarra, examines the early followers of Jesus of Nazareth, whose lives continue to inspire and resonate with Catholics of all times, including today.
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Historic ‘Requiem for the Forgotten’ Mass to premiere in Miami
Mar 12, 2024
A Miami parish will host the world premiere of a new sacred choral composition, Frank La Rocca’s “Requiem for the Forgotten,” during a Mass in memory of those who have died without a proper funeral.
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Coptic Orthodox Church confirms dialogue with Catholic Church suspended over same-sex blessings
Mar 12, 2024
The Coptic Orthodox Church has confirmed that its decision last week to suspend dialogue with the Catholic Church was due to Rome’s “change of position” on homosexuality.
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Cardinal Tomasi: Wars with unknown consequences require a new urgent response
Mar 11, 2024
In a wide-ranging interview with Vatican News, Cardinal Silvano Maria Tomasi, the former long-serving Permanent Observer of the Holy See to the United Nations in Geneva, warns that amid the dramatic global climate with many ongoing conflicts, questions are raised about the right to self-defense. Cardinal Tomasi argues that if two conflicting entities are mutually destructive because of the weapons they use, what remains to be defended?
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Cardinal O’Malley: ‘We want children to be safe’
Mar 11, 2024
Following Pope Francis' audience with the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors, Cardinal Seán O’Malley, the Commission's President, says trust is necessary for the Church to succeed in evangelization.
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Fr. Faltas: We cannot close our eyes to children dying in Gaza
Mar 11, 2024
In an interview with SIR news agency, the Vicar of the Custody of the Holy Land calls for immediate action to save children’s and mothers' lives in Gaza.
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Northern Kerala gets first basilica
Mar 10, 2024
Thousands of people were present when the Vatican raised an 18th century shrine in Mahe as a basilica, marking a historic milestone in Kerala’s northern region.
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Italian music conductor praises missionaries in Vietnam
Mar 10, 2024
An Italian music conductor, currently leading an international music project in Vietnam for underprivileged children, has lauded the support extended by local Catholic missionaries.
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Minority leaders hail Indonesia’s inclusive policy
Mar 10, 2024
Islamic groups and leaders of religious minorities in Indonesia have welcomed a government plan to offer services of the Religious Affairs Office to people of all faiths in the Muslim-majority nation.
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Australian Catholic University training Nigerian lay ministers
Mar 10, 2024
The Australian Catholic University's Center for Liturgy offered a training programme for lay liturgical ministers of the Word in Nigeria.
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.