Global Church News
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In the Amazon, the Karipuna people fight to defend their land
Jul 11, 2019
"If we allow our territory to be occupied by mining companies, it will create a precedent for them to enter any community. And that would mean death for us”.
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Eritrean Catholic Church remains opposed to health facilities' closure
Jul 10, 2019
As the Eritrean government continues to seize and close Catholic healthcare sites throughout the country, the Church has denounced the intimidation used during the nationalization.
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'Never accept' separation of faith from political engagement, Chaput says
Jul 10, 2019
Christians are called to win the battle of ideas and values in secular society, Philadelphia Archbishop Charles Chaput said Tuesday.
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Cardinal expresses concern as conditions worsen in Venezuela
Jul 10, 2019
Cardinal Baltazar Enrique Porras Cardozo said Monday that conditions in Venezuela continue to deteriorate under the country's socialist government.
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Christmas, Bible controversies prompt VA policies for 'inclusive' religious liberty
Jul 10, 2019
New policies from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs permit religious literature, symbols, and displays at VA facilities in a way that protects the religious freedom of veterans and families while “ensuring inclusivity and nondiscrimination,” the department has said after some controversies over Christmas decorations, Christmas caroling, cards, and other religious displays.
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Nicaraguan cardinal calls on OAS to speak with victims of nation's crisis
Jul 10, 2019
The Archbishop of Managua asked Sunday that the Organization of American States dialogue with the victims of Nicaragua's sociopolitical crisis.
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The fate of the Russian Orthodox of Paris (and of Europe)
Jul 10, 2019
The exarchy of European Russians was born because of emigration to the Old Continent after the 1917 revolution. Moscow claims the return of these Churches under its authority, even if the jurisdiction was entrusted to Constantinople.
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Card Sako tells Chaldean clergy that praying and the Eucharist are the
Jul 10, 2019
The prelate urges Chaldean bishops and priests to act this way as the gather for their annual retreat in Ankawa from 8 to 12 July. The task, he warns, is not a source of "dignity and prestige". In his view, it is necessary to operate through “love, service and being a giver,” and revive the missionary commitment “spiritually, socially and ecclesiastically”.
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Myanmar tree-planting campaign launched for Laudato si' anniversary
Jul 10, 2019
Campaign part of initiative to motivate communities to take responsibility for their shared environment.
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Jesuit artists' work in China lights up US
Jul 10, 2019
American museums showcase the works of 18th century missionaries who worked for the imperial court .
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.