Global Church News
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Pope to Bishops: Bring healing to all
Nov 30, 2017
In a meeting with the bishops leading Burma's small Catholic community, Pope Francis stressed the need to prioritize healing and pastoral accompaniment as the nation continues to reel from both past and present conflicts.
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Pope's open-air Mass biggest event in Myanmar history
Nov 30, 2017
'I know that many in Myanmar bear the wounds of violence, wounds both visible and invisible'
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True justice and peace are for all people, Pope tells Buddhist leaders
Nov 30, 2017
In a meeting with Buddhist monks in Burma on Wednesday, Pope Francis stressed that true and lasting justice and peace cannot be achieved unless the dignity of all people is protected.
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Pope addresses Sangha Council of Buddhist Monks
Nov 30, 2017
'I express my esteem for the all those in Myanmar who live in accord with the religious traditions of Buddhism'
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Pope urges Catholics in Myanmar to heal painful memories
Nov 29, 2017
Pope Francis on Wednesday morning celebrated Mass at a sports ground in central Yangon, on the third day of his pastoral visit to Myanmar.
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Pope Francis addresses Myanmar's leaders
Nov 29, 2017
Pope Francis on Tuesday addressed Myanmar's government authorities, civil societies, and the diplomatic corps in the capital Nay Pyi Taw, while on his Apostolic Visit to Myanmar.
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Buddhists walk the middle path on Pope's visit
Nov 29, 2017
While Catholics have rejoiced at the first papal trip to Myanmar, most Buddhists remain cautious over what he will say about the Rohingya crisis
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Pope's talk with hardline monk shades interfaith meeting
Nov 29, 2017
A last-minute addition saw Pope Francis meeting with the influential Buddhist monk and nationalist Sitagu Sayadaw
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Pope Francis on need to respect all Myanmar's ethnic groups
Nov 29, 2017
Pope Francis began his first full day in Myanmar on Tuesday with an unscheduled encounter at the Archbishop’s House, meeting with a group of 17 leaders from the different religious traditions present in the country.
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Pope to laity: Revenge can’t heal wounds
Nov 29, 2017
Encouraging Burma's minority Catholic community on Wednesday, Pope Francis preached the forgiveness and compassion of Christ in the face of violence and injury.
Sunday Reflection
The power of love
Reflecting on our Sunday Readings with Fr Joseph Lubula