Global Church News
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Academic conference set to explore history of Roman Curia
May 24, 2022
An academic conference taking place in Rome on 26-28 May looks at the history of the Roman Curia, with the aim of providing “a broad historical overview that will offer a window into the lived history of the central administration of the Catholic Church. In this interview with Vatican Radio, Dr Donald Prudlo looks discusses the history of the Roman Curia and its relevance today.
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Catholic groups congratulate new Australia PM as he is sworn in
May 24, 2022
As the new Australian Labor prime minister, Anthony Albanese, is sworn into office, Catholic organizations offer their congratulations and urge him to put compassion and justice at the heart of governance.
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Cardinal Zen appears in court in Hong Kong
May 24, 2022
Cardinal Joseph Zen appeared in court in Hong Kong on Tuesday, a date which is the World Day of Prayer for the Church in China.
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This is the prayer that Catholics are asked to say for the Church in China on May 24
May 24, 2022
In 2007 Pope Benedict XVI proclaimed May 24, the feast of Our Lady, Help of Christians, to be a World Day of Prayer for the Church in China, which venerates the Blessed Virgin Mary under that title as the country's patroness.
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Cardinal Parolin: Ukraine peace negotiations needed right away
May 23, 2022
Celebrating Mass on the day commemorating the death of Saint Rita of Cascia, the Cardinal Secretary of State made reference to current events, invoking the intercession of the patron saint of impossible causes to put an end to the violence in Ukraine.
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Gallagher: I met a wounded and brave people, dialogue is needed for peace
May 23, 2022
Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher, the Vatican's Secretary for Relations with States, concludes his mission to Ukraine: "The Pope could still continue to play a very significant role in this conflict and its resolution. There are possibilites. We must be careful to avoid a new arms race in Europe and the world."
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Nicaraguan Bishop goes on indefinite hunger strike
May 23, 2022
Bishop Rolando José Álvarez Lagos of Matagalpa, Nicaragua, has gone on indefinite hunger strike to protest against police following his every move.
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Caritas Australia raises alarm over Horn of Africa hunger crisis
May 23, 2022
Caritas Australia launches “the Africa Food Crisis Appeal” to provide urgently needed humanitarian aid to countries in the Horn of Africa, including Ethiopia, Somalia and Eritrea.
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Laudato si’ Week: Global events to highlight concept of integral ecology
May 23, 2022
Laudato si’ Week, which takes place from the 22-29 May celebrates the seventh anniversary of Pope Francis' encyclical on the care of creation, and focuses on the seven objectives pursued in the Laudato si’ Action Platform.
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Ukrainian Ambassador to Holy See: 'Diversity is part of our identity'
May 23, 2022
Ukraine’s Ambassador to the Holy See talks about the significance of the visit to the war-torn country of the Vatican Secretary for Relations with States, and says authorities plan to rebuild with the utmost respect for the cultural, religious and ethnic diversities that make up the nation.



Sunday Reflection
Truth waits for us to come forth
In the context of the whole Easter season, the Scripture readings today come as a review for the final exam, much as a school teacher will conduct a revision before the final exam.