Global Church News
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Indonesian Muslims under fire for communist books purge
Aug 16, 2019
Protestant group in Jakarta say they are being hounded even though they have legal permit to set up house of worship.
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San Diego Bishop announces compensation fund, changes to social media policy
Aug 16, 2019
Bishop Robert McElroy of San Diego announced Aug. 13 an Independent Compensation Program for victims of sexual abuse, set to begin in September.
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In Beijing, the "patriotic" formation of Mindong priests. "Is this still the Catholic Church?"
Aug 16, 2019
Members of the Party and the United Front, university professors and patriotic bishops have transformed formerly "underground" priests into perfect "state officials". A report by the Patriotic Association.
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Church in Arunachal Pradesh urges young people to go to school for a better future
Aug 16, 2019
The Diocese of Miao organised a musical dedicated to school dropouts. On average, two out of three youths go to school in India. Early dropout is widespread for both boys and girls. Forced to leave her studies to look after five siblings, Sonia is one of the dropouts.
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Pope sends video message to new abuse prevention centre in Chile
Aug 16, 2019
Pope Francis accompanies the opening of the Cuida Centre for the prevention of abuse in Chile, with a video message in which he thanks those involved
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Respect the rights of Indigenous Peoples
Aug 16, 2019
Since the formation of the JOAS - Jaringan Orang Asal SeMalaysia (Indigenous Peoples Network of Malaysia) in 1996, JOAS has been commemorating the World’s Indigenous Peoples (World IP Day) with its own annual national celebration called Perayaan Hari Orang Asal Sedunia (PHOAS) on August 9. Activities held by JOAS include seminars, forums, workshops, rallies, cultural symposiums and ethnic concerts, just to name a few.
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New Delhi celebrates World’s Indigenous Peoples Day jubilee
Aug 16, 2019
Several tribal groups in India observed the silver jubilee of the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples with a three-day programme.
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Macau to host seminary for Asian evangelisation
Aug 16, 2019
A new seminary to train priests for the whole of Asia will open in the Chinese territory of Macau in September.
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Catholics in fear as Chinese authorities ban religious education
Aug 16, 2019
Communist authorities in mainland China are exerting a clampdown on Christian activities in the country, spreading fear among some church members about their long-term futures.
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Asian Catholic communicators study media role in building communities
Aug 16, 2019
Some 120 Catholic communicators from 19 countries held their annual assembly at the Diocesan Community Centre, New Delhi, from August 4 to 7.
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.