Global Church News
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Vandals attack North Macedonia statues amid debate over history
Aug 19, 2019
North Macedonia's government faces an uphill battle in efforts to re-label public statues of historical figures, as vandals opposing the move have already removed several plaques.
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Aleppo pastor talks about building hope in a crescendo of violence
Aug 19, 2019
Syrian government forces continue their march towards Idlib. Rebels and jihadis are waiting for reinforcements from Turkey. Fr Ibrahim talks about the “sound of rockets” that fall every day and risk sparking a new exodus in a country at a breaking point. The Pope's letter to Assad shows "the concern of father".
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Russian Orthodox Church takes mission to drug addicts
Aug 19, 2019
A day center in Moscow to assist 15 people contemporarily. An exception to the ban on all non-profit organizations. Bishop Panteleimon: Drug addicts, truly needy. In Russia there are about 500 thousand drug addicts.
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Cardinal Bo: Myanmar in desperate need of love, justice, mercy
Aug 18, 2019
In a newly released pastoral letter, the Burmese Cardinal Charles Bo reflects on “God’s love for the people and nations of Asia.”
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Children at risk due to conflict in Mali, West Africa
Aug 17, 2019
A recent UNICEF report reveals a dramatic increase in the number of children murdered, maimed, or recruited into armed groups, in the Republic of Mali.
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Bishops of Sri Lanka: We need an independent investigation into the Easter massacres
Aug 17, 2019
Emphasis on government inefficiencies. "It seems that the authorities just want to identify the flaws in the security system." The bishops reiterate
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Parishes offer livestock for Aidil Adha
Aug 16, 2019
Sacrificial beasts handed over on Muslim festival to promote 'togetherness, respect and participation'
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Pope at Angelus on feast of the Assumption: Mary is the “Gate of Heaven”
Aug 16, 2019
Pope Francis invites us to “look upwards” because, thanks to Mary’s assumption: “Heaven is open” and we need no longer be afraid.
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Dialogue between religions is “fundamental” for peace in Pakistan
Aug 16, 2019
Msgr Sebastian Shaw, Archbishop of Lahore, opened a seminar on Interfaith Harmony, Social Necessity in Lahore. More than 300 Catholic priests, Protestant clergymen and Muslim clerics took part in the event.
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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.
Sunday Reflection
The power of love
Reflecting on our Sunday Readings with Fr Joseph Lubula