Global Church News
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Syro-Malabar Archbishop visits Qatar, Kuwait and Bahrain
Nov 22, 2024
The head of India’s Syro-Malabar Catholic Church completes a pastoral visit to Northern Arabia, and tells the local faithful to maintain “strong connections” with their faith and heritage, while also “contributing positively” to their new environment.
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The Church studies her history to better live the faith today
Nov 22, 2024
Vatican News Editorial Director reflects on Pope Francis’ letter, released on Thursday, which invites theologians to study Church history in depth, so that the Holy Spirit’s actions may be revealed in full.
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Indigenous leadership to strengthen Church’s mission in Ethiopia
Nov 22, 2024
Over the past month, Pope Francis has taken a significant step for the Catholic Church in Ethiopia by appointing five new Ethiopian-born bishops.
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Abuse survivors call meeting with Polish bishops 'historic'
Nov 22, 2024
The first such official meeting was held at the fringes of the plenary meeting of the bishops' conference
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Vietnam’s path to reconciliation is fraught with challenges
Nov 22, 2024
To heal, the nation must embrace a more inclusive and objective approach to its history
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Korean, Japanese Catholics honor 17th-century martyrs
Nov 21, 2024
Blessed Kaiyo and martyr Diego Koichi were killed during a period of Japan's persecution of Christians 400 years ago
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Archbishop from India's Manipur state urges Catholics to help
Nov 21, 2024
Linus Neli of Imphal visited Ireland as a guest of pontifical charity Aid to the Church in Need for the 'Red Week'
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An enduring enigma linking Japan’s past with the Vatican
Nov 21, 2024
Efforts to locate the Azuchi Screen in the Vatican's archives have spanned centuries but remain fruitless
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Archbishop Kikuchi: Migrants and dialogue are Japan’s path to stability
Nov 21, 2024
Archbishop Tarcisius Isao Kikuchi, set to be elevated to the rank of cardinal by Pope Francis in a consistory on December 7, has emphasized the critical importance of dialogue for global and local stability.
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Christians oppose military operation in Pakistan's Balochistan
Nov 21, 2024
Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif approved the 'comprehensive military operation' in the restive province on Nov. 19
Sunday Reflection
Trusting God ’s promises, preparing our hearts, and looking beyond the noise
Reflecting on our Sunday Readings with Fr Dr Lawrence Ng