Global Church News
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Chinese Christians warned not to speak about persecution
Jul 10, 2019
Crosses are being removed and churches demolished but anyone who discusses this publicly faces detention
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Major Archbishop Sviatoslav: Pope wants Ukrainian Greek-Catholic Church to develop and flourish
Jul 09, 2019
At a press conference on Monday, Major Archbishop Sviatoslav Shevchuck, head of the Ukrainian Greek-Catholic Church, said a two-day meeting with Pope Francis and curial leaders represents a “new methodology” for relations between the Holy See and the "sui iuris" Eastern Churches.
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Pope recognises the heroic virtues of Patriarch Hoyek, founder of Greater Lebanon
Jul 09, 2019
For the current Maronite primate Card Bechara al-Rahi the decision is "a source of pride" for the country and the Lebanese around the world. The new venerable "fought" for the country’s independence and for the defence of its territory. The papal proclamation comes less than two months before the start of ceremonies that will mark Lebanon’s centennial.
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Japan awards Priest for promoting friendship in Africa through judo
Jul 09, 2019
A Capuchin Franciscan priest from Northern Ireland who spent 50 years on mission in Zambia has been awarded one of Japan’s highest honors for his promotion of judo in Africa.
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In the "School of Peace", Afghan children learn about peace and mutual acceptance
Jul 09, 2019
The "Tangi Kalay - School of Peace", close to the Afghan capital, Kabul, was established with the efforts of Italian Barnabite missionary, Father Giuseppe Moretti.
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Sri Lankan monk calls for support for Buddhist Sinhalese govt.
Jul 09, 2019
The leader of Sri Lanka’s most powerful Buddhist nationalist group, held a rally in Kandy on July 7, calling on the country’s Buddhist temples to help win votes for candidates from the Sinhala Buddhist majority in the upcoming elections.
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Pope’s Lampedusa Mass a test of ability to sell Europe on welcome
Jul 08, 2019
Shortly after Pope Francis was elected in March 2013, he declared his wish to preside over a “poor church for the poor.” While that was a statement of intent, his first real chance to make it operational came three months later when he visited the tiny Italian island of Lampedusa off the coast of Sicily, marking his first trip outside Rome.
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Archbishop Fulton Sheen to be beatified
Jul 08, 2019
Pope Francis approved the miracle attributed to Archbishop Fulton Sheen Friday, making possible the American television catechist's beatification.
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Pope: Praise, Eucharist and asceticism for a new lifestyle
Jul 08, 2019
Francis sends a message to the Forum of the Laudato Si communities, engaged this year on the theme of the Amazon and its exploitation: "Man cannot rem
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Pope calls for humanitarian corridors for migrants organized in an extended and concerted way
Jul 08, 2019
"We must always pray to the "master of the harvest ", that is God the Father, to send labourers to work in his field which is the world". The mission is based on prayer; which requires detachment and poverty; which brings peace and healing, which is not proselytism but proclamation and testimony.
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.