Global Church News
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Sts Philip and James, Apostles
May 01, 2021
Philip and James were both Apostles, and both served Christ faithfully during the very early days of the Church.
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St Athanasius
May 01, 2021
Athanasius led a tumultuous but dedicated life of service to the Church. He was the great champion of the faith against the widespread heresy of Arianism, the teaching by Arius that Jesus was not truly divine. The vigor of his writings earned him the title of doctor of the Church.
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Truth about shooting will help diocese in South Sudan, bishop-designate says
May 01, 2021
While Bishop-designate Christian Carlassare already has forgiven his attackers, he said finding the truth about why he was shot in the legs at his home in Rumbek, South Sudan, will help achieve reconciliation.
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Foundation receives personal writings of Pope John Paul I
May 01, 2021
The John Paul I Vatican Foundation announced the recovery of a collection of the late pope’s writings.
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Upcoming virtual summit seeks to increase devotion to St Joseph
May 01, 2021
A virtual three-day summit dedicated to St. Joseph will feature more than 40 evangelists and aims to connect Catholics with their “spiritual father.”
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An old Philippine shrine part of the Pope's 'prayer marathon'
Apr 30, 2021
On May 7, the COVID-19 prayer campaign will stop at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception (Antipolo), the oldest Marian shrine in the country. Other famous shrines include the Basilica of the Annunciation in Israel, Our Lady of Guadalupe in Mexico, and Meryem Ana Evi in Turkey.
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India's Covid-19 deaths cross 200,000 mark
Apr 29, 2021
Wednesday’s figures showed record spikes in infections and deaths on a single day. The international community is extending a hand to help India tide over its devastating crisis.
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South Korean Cardinal Cheong passes away
Apr 29, 2021
The late cardinal, who “wanted the Church to be the light and salt of society”, emphasized the values of life and family, said Cardinal Andrew Yeom Soo-jung of Seoul.
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"Bruno's Coffee": The aroma of solidarity in the care for Creation
Apr 29, 2021
Thanks to a non-profit “Laudato si’ social enterprise” in Thailand, a group of Italian missionaries is making sure the rights of local laborers are guaranteed and their children have access to education.
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US Bishops welcome global commitments to reduce carbon emissions
Apr 29, 2021
The Bishops of the United States express their appreciation for the outcome of the Leaders' Summit on Climate Change, where various world leaders announced new goals to meet to reduce carbon emissions.
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.