Global Church News

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  New St Peter’s Catholic Church is ‘God’s wonderful Gift’

  Jan 21, 2025

  The iconic St Peter’s Catholic Church in Padungan that had social media abuzz with excitement over its impending opening finally gave the public, Christians and people of all faiths, what they had been waiting with anticipation to see.

  
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  Archdiocese of Seoul to celebrate 1,000th priest

  Jan 21, 2025

  The Catholic Church in Seoul is set to mark its 1,000th priest milestone as it prepares for its annual ordination ceremonies.

  
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  Church leaders urge readiness to receive migrants

  Jan 21, 2025

  Cardinal Cupich reassures migrants in Chicago, opposing mass deportations that threaten and harm families

  
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  Sodalitium confirms its suppression after news of it leaks

  Jan 21, 2025

  Pope Francis gave it a chance to reform, but its arrogance and abuse led to suppression, exposing a deep-rooted scandal

  
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  Patriarch Pizzaballa urges Christians to make pilgrimages to Holy Land

  Jan 21, 2025

  Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, invites Christians to return to the Holy Land on pilgrimage, saying their presence makes residents feel part of the universal Church.

  
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  Fr. Romanelli: Life slowly returns to Gaza after ceasefire deal

  Jan 21, 2025

  Following a phone call with Pope Francis this weekend, Fr. Gabriel Romanelli, the parish priest of the only Catholic Church in Gaza, tells Vatican News about the atmosphere as the ceasefire between Hamas and Israel comes into effect.

  
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  Unconditional Love: Cardinal Stephen Chow reflects on Saint Francis University’s legacy

  Jan 21, 2025

  “Unconditional love is the cornerstone of our legacy and the foundation for achieving even greater heights,” Cardinal Stephen Chow, S.J., said during the Thanksgiving Mass marking two milestones for Saint Francis University in Hong Kong.

  
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  Will the much-needed ceasefire in Gaza endure?

  Jan 21, 2025

  Its success depends on parties to the agreement working in good faith, say political analysts

  
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  Museum of the Bible to add Trump’s Bible to inauguration-themed exhibit

  Jan 21, 2025

  In tandem with the inauguration of President Donald Trump, the Museum of the Bible in Washington, D.C., is preparing to offer visitors an up-close glimpse of a uniquely personal element used during the presidential swearing-in ceremony.

  
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  Magnitude 6.0 earthquake shakes Taiwan

  Jan 21, 2025

  The quake injured 27 and caused landslides, despite the island's advanced warning systems