Global Church News
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Parolin: May those who hold the fate of the world in their hands spare us from the horrors of war
Feb 25, 2022
The Cardinal Secretary of State after the Russian attack on Ukraine: "There is still time for goodwill and negotiation".
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Caritas Internationalis marks 50 years of Caritas Bangladesh with visit
Feb 25, 2022
Caritas Internationalis Secretary General Aloysius John is currently on a visit to Bangladesh, from February 21-26, during which he visited the Rohingya refugee camp in Cox's Bazar.
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Pope encourages students from the Americas to build better world
Feb 25, 2022
On Thursday evening Rome time, Pope Francis met with students from across the Americas for an online event and dialogue organized by Loyola University, in collaboration with the Pontifical Commission for Latin America.
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Pope Francis’ Lenten message: Sow seeds of goodness
Feb 25, 2022
In his message for Lent 2022, Pope Francis invites the faithful to sow seeds of goodness, so that we might reap a harvest of salvation for ourselves and others.
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Caritas Ukraine mobilises resources as Russian invasion begins
Feb 25, 2022
Caritas Ukraine is gathering resources to respond to a potential humanitarian crisis after Russia invades Ukraine.
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Philippine bishops urge people not to forget ‘dark years’ of dictatorship
Feb 25, 2022
At least three Filipino bishops are urging the faithful not to forget the lessons drawn from the ‘dark years’ of Marcos’ dictatorship as they prepare to vote for candidates who will lead the nation.
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Major Archbishop Shevchuk appeals for solidarity with Ukraine
Feb 24, 2022
As tensions continue to run high in eastern Europe, the Major Archbishop of Kyiv-Halych, Sviatoslav Shevchuk, is calling for international solidarity with Ukraine. In a statement, the head of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church said it is the duty and responsibility of all humanity to actively work to avert war.
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Pakistan's Servant of God inspires Catholics to confront terror
Feb 24, 2022
Akash Bashir died protecting Catholics inside a Lahore church and is the Islamic nation's first candidate for sainthood.
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Ukraine crisis: Catholic Archbishop says God will have last word on Russia conflict
Feb 24, 2022
A Catholic Archbishop has emphasized God’s power over Ukraine’s worsening crisis with Russia, urging people to continue to pray for peace.
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Party officials disrupt Mass led by the Archbishop of Hanoi
Feb 24, 2022
The act of intimidation took place in a parish in Hòa Bình province during Mass celebrated by Archbishop Vu Van Thien last Sunday, Mission Day. Shaken by the incident, the faithful protected the prelate who was able to resume the service.
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.