Global Church News
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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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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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Acts of Mercy: Christian Churches in North-East India offer their facilities as quarantine centres
May 25, 2020
In the ongoing battle to mitigate the hardships faced by migrants and poor due to the COVID-19 lockdown, it is indeed heartening to see Christian churches join forces with the governments of different North-East States of India by offering their facilities for quarantine purposes.
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Novena for Pentecost: Day four, Monday
May 25, 2020
Learning to love others as Christ showed us is no easy task. Sometimes it's very hard to see the goodness and beauty in them that might allow us to respond.
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Laudato Si’ Week in the midst of covid-19 pandemic
May 25, 2020
Providentially, the Laudato Si’ week has taken place in the midst of Covid-19 Pandemic. The Catholic News Service on March 3, 2020 communicated that Pope Francis asks the Catholics to join week of climate reflection, action in May.
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Bengaluru: Don Bosco Church charities help needy people during lockdown
May 25, 2020
Don Bosco Church, Lingarajapuram, in Bengaluru reached out to the needy people around the locality under the leadership of Fr. Aloysius Santiago, the parish priest and the kind-hearted parishioners during the present lockdown due to COVID-19.
Sunday Reflection
The power of love
Reflecting on our Sunday Readings with Fr Joseph Lubula