Global News
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Italy’s March for Life draws global participation
May 08, 2014
The fourth annual March for Life held in Rome May 4 drew attendees from across Italy, Europe and the United States.
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Vatican looks into possibility of establishing a Secretariat of Communications
May 08, 2014
A Secretariat of Communications. As part of the plans to reorganise the Curia, the Vatican is looking into the possibility of introducing a central coordination body along the lines of the Vatican structure for the Economy.
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Rabbi, Islamic dignitary form part of papal entourage Holy Land visit
May 08, 2014
A rabbi and an Islamic dignitary are to officially form part of the Pope’s entourage on an international visit for the first time.
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Pope encourages Sri Lanka’s bishops to work for unity
May 05, 2014
Five years after the conclusion of the Sri Lankan Civil War, Pope Francis encouraged the bishops of the South Asian island nation to evangelize and promote unity.
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Malaysia cannot succeed unless equal opportunity given to non-Muslims
May 02, 2014
Malaysia must ensure non-Muslims in the country also have equal opportunites as its Muslim majority if the Southeast Asian nation wanted to continue prospering, United States President Barack Obama said today of his landmark visit, 48 years after the last American president paid a visit.
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Women behind popes’ miracles share their stories
May 02, 2014
Floribeth Mora Diaz fought back tears on Thursday as she claimed that the late Pope John Paul II had saved her from an inoperable brain aneurysm three years ago.
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Polish pilgrims run 1,200 miles to celebrate in Rome
May 02, 2014
A group of Polish friends decided to run the whole way to Rome to be present for the canonizations of Saints John Paul II and John XXIII, explaining that their key motivation was to give “thanks.”
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Palestinian Christians welcome reconciliation between political groups
May 02, 2014
News that an agreement has been reached between Hamas, the Islamist movement that controls the Gaza Strip, and Fatah, which lead the Palestinian National Authority, have been welcomed by Christian Palestinians.
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Delhi to get India’s first Russian Orthodox Church
May 02, 2014
The construction of India's first Russian Orthodox Church will soon begin here, a top Russian diplomat said here.
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Loyola Marymount community objects to dean's links to abortion groups
May 02, 2014
Loyola Marymount University’s appointment of an atheist dean with a record of service to abortion-supporting groups suggests the university may be unable to sustain its Catholic identity, one alumni group has charged.
Sunday Reflection
Embracing the wisdom of the human heart
Reflecting on our Sunday Readings with Fr George Vaithynathan