Global Church News
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Memorial for 21 Christian martyrs beheaded in Libya inaugurated
Feb 18, 2020
The shrine is found in the small village of Al Our, from where most of the victims came. The memorial shows the men kneeling with a large statue of Christ behind them, his arms open in an embrace of salvation. A museum that preserves the testimonies of the victims was also opened.
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The Church in India urges the faithful to promote the Gospel values
Feb 18, 2020
Bishops express serious concern over the new Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act.
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Ambassadors of a missionary Church
Feb 18, 2020
Pope Francis decides to include a year of mission in the training curriculum of the diplomatic staff of the Holy See.
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98-year-old Bishop of Nanyang is the oldest patient to have recovered from coronavirus
Feb 18, 2020
Msgr. Zhu Baoyu fell ill on February 3, now he is out of danger. The "People's Daily" dedicated an article and a video to him. The memory of a PIME missionary.
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Card Gracias: Human life must be respected from conception
Feb 18, 2020
The 32nd Plenary Assembly of the Conference of Catholic Bishops of India-Latin Church is underway. The president of the Catholic Bishops' Conference of India condemns a new abortion bill. Bishop of Lucknow reiterates the importance of dialogue. A new English Lectionary and Querida Amazonia are presented.
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Raphael tapestries on Display in Sistine Chapel
Feb 18, 2020
Raphael tapestries are being displayed in Sistine Chapel from 17 to 23 February.
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Catholic Bishops urge Cameroon to start talks with separatists
Feb 18, 2020
Catholic Bishops from around the world sign an open letter to the President of Cameroon, Paul Biya, asking him to begin peace negotiations with the separatist movement in that country.
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U.S. Bishops support Pope's appeals for nuclear disarmament
Feb 17, 2020
The U.S. Bishops’ Committee on International Justice and Peace has issued a statement requesting their country, as well as other nuclear powers, to work to reduce their stockpiles of nuclear arms; and praising Pope Francis for drawing the world’s attention to the issue of nuclear disarmament.
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Pope Francis receives the President of Hungary
Feb 17, 2020
Pope Francis receives in audience President Janos Ader of the Republic of Hungary.
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‘Children are hope’: A children’s book by Pope Francis
Feb 17, 2020
A book for young children entitled “I Bambini sono speranza” with texts by Pope Francis is presented by Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle.
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.