Global Church News
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800 years of the Custody of the Holy Land: the 'seed' that sprouted from intuition of Saint Francis
Nov 05, 2017
The saint’s indication to "immerse oneself without discussion or dispute" in mission. The protection of sacred places, help to local communities and the needy. The Franciscans remained in Syria to be near to the suffering people despite the dangers. The dialogue between Christians and the "majority religions" of the Holy Land.
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Anti-pope provocations elicit Buddhist solidarity towards Catholics
Nov 05, 2017
Aye Ne Win, grandson of former dictator General Ne Win, disguised himself as a pope for Halloween. Nationalists accuse Pope Francis of collaborating with the Rohingya. The Church in Myanmar downplays the controversy. Preparations are underway for the apostolic journey. Buddhist monks will also welcome the faithful.
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US Cardinal asserts unity with Pope after former doctrine chief questions Francis
Nov 04, 2017
After releasing a statement questioning the teachings of Pope Francis, the former head of the U.S. bishops' doctrine committee has resigned as a consultant to the bishops and the president of the U.S. bishops' conference has released a statement asserting the conference is "in strong unity with and loyalty to the Holy Father."
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Seminarians join protests against Philippine killings
Nov 04, 2017
Students at a Jesuit-run seminary in Manila have joined growing calls against the "merciless and senseless deaths" brought about by the Philippine government's anti-narcotics war.
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Filipinos gather in Rome to promote Bishop's beatification cause
Nov 04, 2017
In Rome, hundreds of Filipinos gathered for Mass on Sunday to promote the cause of beatification of the Servant of God Alfredo Versoza y Florentin, who was Bishop of Lipa for 35 years.
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Vatican exhibition on history of Korean church goes online
Nov 03, 2017
A special exhibition on the history of the Catholic Church in Korea, currently being held in Vatican, can now be viewed online via an interactive website.
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Poles mark day of the dead with visits to family graves
Nov 03, 2017
All Saints and All Souls days are a solemn time for remembering the dead and spending time with family
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Sr. Rani Maria's beatification: 'A joy for India'
Nov 03, 2017
Sister Rani Maria, professed sister of the Franciscan Clarist Congregation whose cause was cleared for beatification on March 23, 2017 will be declared ‘Blessed’ at a ceremony to be held on November 4 in Indore.
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Cursillo Movement celebrates 50 years in South Korea
Nov 03, 2017
Since 1967, the lay movement has trained some 200,000 South Korean members
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UK Bishop calls for prayers as MPs urge ban on abortion clinic vigils
Nov 03, 2017
The Bishop of Portsmouth, England has called Catholics to pray for the conversion of 113 Members of the British Parliament who signed a letter urging the ban of prayer vigils outside of abortion clinics.
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.