Global Church News
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Women religious play vital role in Amazon
Oct 12, 2019
A religious sister from Colombia taking part in the Amazon synod said her congregation and other women’s religious congregations play a big role in the life of the Catholic Church in the Amazon.
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Indian laypeople urged to learn theology
Oct 12, 2019
Church leaders want more Indian laypeople to learn theology to strengthen the Catholic Church’s mission in the country’s conflict-ridden sociopolitical situation.
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First female Catholic Chaplain at Gatwick receives Papal award
Oct 12, 2019
A Religious Sister who has devoted fifteen years to the ministry of airport chaplaincy has been awarded the Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice medal by Bishop Richard Moth of Arundel and Brighton.
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Proclaim God’s word, avoid boring speeches, new bishops told
Oct 12, 2019
Ordaining four new bishops, Pope Francis reminded them that a bishop is first and foremost an apostle, not an administrator who doles out dull discourses.
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Franciscans’ Laudato si’ icon starts Asian tour
Oct 12, 2019
An icon symbolising Laudato si’, Pope Francis’ encyclical on the environment, is making a tour of Asia, especially in Franciscan congregation communities, starting in the Philippines.
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Macau Diocese angry at Ruins of St Paul’s light show
Oct 12, 2019
The Macau Diocese says its members are far from happy with the Chinese flag and national emblem being projected onto the Ruins of St Paul’s during the celebrations of China’s National Day.
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Vigil Masses for success of the Amazon Synod
Oct 12, 2019
The first of two Vigil Masses to pray for the success of the Amazon Synod, was held in London.
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Pope opens Missionary Month with call to share joy, hope, talents
Oct 12, 2019
God wants everyone to take a risk to share with others the gifts he has given to them - their life, talents and his love, Pope Francis said.
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Indonesian Catholics ready for EMM
Oct 12, 2019
Church people in Indonesia have lined up a series of programmes to observe the Extraordinary Missionary Month (EMM), which Pope Francis has set to rejuvenate missionary spirit in the universal Church.
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Chinese govt tightens control over religious activities
Oct 12, 2019
Officials in Hebei province in northern China have sent religious organisations a notice that from now on they will have to comply with new stricter regulations.
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.