Global Church News
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Hiroshima: "I await Pope Francis’ blessing for the Hibakushi"
Nov 21, 2019
The story of Setsuko Hattori, a 92-year-old lady who survived the atomic bomb. Due to a bone marrow disease, Setsuko will not be able to attend Mass with Pope Francis on November 24th. "Through my poor life many people have come to know the Catholic Church".
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Pope Francis attacks exploitation of women, children as he begins Thailand trip
Nov 21, 2019
Pope Francis opened his Nov. 20-23 trip to Thailand Wednesday by denouncing exploitation of women and children, urging a welcoming stance to migrants
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Bangkok Cardinal: ‘Pope’s visit a blessing for the nation’
Nov 21, 2019
Cardinal Michael Michai Kitbunchu, Archbishop emeritus of Bangkok, says Pope Francis’ visit will be one of evangelization.
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Pope to Vietnamese young people: Your country still needs missionaries
Nov 21, 2019
Video message from Francis on the occasion of Youth Day organized in the northern dioceses of Vietnam. "Every path given by our Lord is always a missionary momentum". "I would like to entrust to the Lord, Merciful Father, the thirty-nine Vietnamese migrants who died in England last month."
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Strive for unity amid diversity, Pope Francis tells authorities in Thailand
Nov 21, 2019
In his first official speech in Thailand Thursday, Pope Francis encouraged the Thai authorities, civil society, and diplomatic corps to strive after unity, even while preserving the diversity which gives their country “soul.”
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Pope in Thailand: The commitment to live in justice, solidarity and harmony
Nov 21, 2019
Pope Francis delivers his first official discourse in Thailand to members of government, civil and religious leaders, and the diplomatic corps. Among other things, he reminds them that being at the service of the common good is one of the noblest tasks anyone can undertake.
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Holy See reiterates support for two-state solution for Holy Land
Nov 21, 2019
The Holy See expresses concern that “recent decisions” could undermine regional stability in the Middle East.
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Pope’s journey and arrival in Thailand in a minute
Nov 21, 2019
Pope Francis arrived in Bangkok on Wednesday where he was welcomed at the city's International Airport by Thai authorities and bishops and was treated to full military honours.
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Thai Catholics celebrate Pope Francis' arrival
Nov 21, 2019
Hundreds of faithful awaited the pontiff outside the airport and at the nunciature. The Buddhist population shows timid signs of interest in the apostolic visit. A Young Catholic: “For most, Catholicism is synonymous with education and schools. But the Pope will also bring to light the great social commitment of the community". From our correspondent on the ground.
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Thai Bishop: Pope’s visit a significant moment for small Catholic community
Nov 21, 2019
Pope Francis’ trip to Thailand is a meaningful moment for the small Catholic community, and marks an important anniversary in the life of the Catholic Church in the southeast Asian country, the secretary general of the Thailand bishops’ conference said.
Sunday Reflection
Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time: Running with the Lord
Two weeks from now the season of Advent will begin. That’s when the most important preparation begins. That is the preparation for celebrating the spiritual becoming physical.
