Global Church News
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Notre-Dame Cathedral nearly collapsed during fire
Jul 25, 2019
France’s Parliament passed a bill on the rebuilding of Notre-Dame Cathedral — three months after a fire destroyed the church’s roof — even amid disagreement on the best way to proceed with the restoration.
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Pope recalls the generous service of late Card. Estepa Llaurens
Jul 24, 2019
In a telegram, Pope Francis expressed his condolence at the death of Spanish Cardinal José Manuel Estepa Llaurens, who died on Sunday.
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Cardinal Basil Hume: A Pilgrim’s search for God
Jul 24, 2019
A book marking the 20th anniversary of the death of Cardinal Basil Hume, speaks directly to the reader, aiming to inspire and accompany all who seek meaning on their earthly pilgrimage.
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Pope Francis names Mark Brennan to follow Bransfield at West Virginia diocese
Jul 24, 2019
Pope Francis Tuesday named Bishop Mark Brennan the Bishop of Wheeling-Charleston, West Virginia following financial corruption and alleged sexual assault by the former bishop of the diocese Michael J. Bransfield.
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Records on life of Father Flanagan, founder of Boys Town, presented at Vatican
Jul 24, 2019
The cause for canonization of Servant of God Edward Flanagan, the priest who founded Nebraska's Boys Town community for orphans and other boys, advanced Monday with the presentation of a summary of records on his life.
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Church in Africa celebrates 50 years of growth, mounting influence
Jul 24, 2019
Africa’s continent-wide Bishops’ conference is celebrating its 50thanniversary this week, with senior African Catholic leaders expressing public pride in five decades of rapid growth and missionary expansion.
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Sri Lankan church re-consecrated, cardinal challenges government
Jul 24, 2019
One of the churches in Sri Lanka damaged in attacks on Easter was re-consecrated Sunday. During the ceremony, the Archbishop of Colombo criticized the government's investigation of the attacks.
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Young Catholics search for 'supportive' Church
Jul 23, 2019
The search for role models for a new generation of young Catholics has been the underlying message of this year's annual meeting on new evangelization in Manila.
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Pope to SECAM: 50 years of evangelising in fraternal communion
Jul 23, 2019
Pope Francis sends a message to the Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM) on the occasion of an event to mark their Golden Jubilee, 50 years since the institution was founded.
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Card Gracias tells youth to be true missionaries of Christ
Jul 23, 2019
More than 3,000 people are attending the 14th International Youth Conference, currently underway in Kerala. The Archbishop of Mumbai cites the appeal by young people to the Synod asking to be listened to, trusted and accompanied. The prelate calls on young people to dream for “This is a sign that the Holy Spirit is with you.”
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.