Global Church News
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Lutheran leader: “We should never take peace for granted”
Sep 18, 2019
The Secretary General of the Lutheran World Federation (LWF) is attending the Community of Sant’Egidio’s prayer meeting for peace taking place in Madrid. He speaks of the need to nurture peace on a daily basis.
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Chaldean Priest: Mosul focused on work and reconstruction, not al-Baghdadi’s messages
Sep 18, 2019
After months of silence, IS leader spoke, calling for strengthening military action and Jihadi propaganda. For Fr Paul, his words have not had any "vast echo". Everyone hopes to return to “normal". For this to happen, patience, courage and faith are needed.
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Fr Michael Czerny, SJ: A new Cardinal for the peripheries
Sep 17, 2019
One of those who will receive the red hat on 5 October, is Jesuit priest Fr Michael Czerny. He speaks of his reaction when he heard Pope Francis had chosen to name him a Cardinal, and of the 'providential signs' that accompanied the news.
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The Amazon and Germany - A tale of two synods
Sep 17, 2019
For the next two months, most of the ink spilled by Catholic journalists will be dedicated to the Amazon, and especially the three-week Rome meeting of bishops in October that will discuss the region.
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Prince Charles to attend Newman’s canonization in Rome
Sep 17, 2019
Prince Charles will attend the canonization of Blessed Cardinal John Henry Newman next month.
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Canonisation of two MEP missionaries, martyrs of the faith in Arunachal Pradesh, is underway
Sep 17, 2019
Frs Nicolas-Michel Krick and Augustin-Etienne Bourry were killed in 1854 by a Mishmi chief. Although locals have never converted to Christianity, they have preserved the missionaries’ remains, notes Church spokesman in north-east.
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Safeguarding must be imbedded into Church life across the globe
Sep 17, 2019
The 11th Ordinary Plenary Assembly of the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors concludes in Rome, stressing the need to incorporate the safeguarding of minors into the life of the Church on a global level.
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Nicaragua Bishops appeal for reconciliation
Sep 17, 2019
Nicaragua's Bishops Conference appeals for reconciliation between the Government of President Daniel Ortega and the protesting Opposition, in order to build a better future for each and every citizen. The appeal comes in a statement issued on Sunday, as part of National Independence Day Celebrations.
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Namibian Youth Day 2019
Sep 17, 2019
Young Nambian Catholics recently had their own national World Youth Day in the town of Rundu. The event brought together hundreds of young people from different parts of this Southern African nation.
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Pope Francis expresses joy over Russia-Ukraine prisoner exchange
Sep 16, 2019
At the Angelus on Sunday, Pope Francis expresses his joy over the exchange of Russian and Ukrainian prisoners, and prays for lasting peace in eastern Ukraine.
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.