Global Church News
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Pope denounces use of chemical weapons after deadly attack in Syria
Apr 13, 2018
Pope Francis condemnedthe use of chemical weaponsafter a deadly attack killed dozensof innocent men, women andchildren in Syria.
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After long-awaited Chrism Mass, vexed Nigerian diocese called a ‘miracle’
Apr 13, 2018
For the first time since2010, the troubled Diocese of Ahiarain Nigeria celebrated the traditionalChrism Mass on Holy Thursday, ledby a papal representative appointedto oversee a period of transition afterthe previous bishop, who had beenrejected for years by some among theclergy and laity, presented his resignationlast month.
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Almost 200 locations confirmed for Rosary on the Coast
Apr 12, 2018
Nine Bishops have said they will attend the mass prayer event on Sunday April 29
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Facebook CEO apologizes for 'mistake' of blocking Catholic content
Apr 12, 2018
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg faced questions from lawmakers about his company’s censorship of Catholic content during his two-day congressional hearing following the revelation that millions of Facebook users’ personal data had been compromised.
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Rome seminar highlights 'unsung heroes' among religious sisters
Apr 12, 2018
A symposium in Rome on “women religious on the front lines” praised the often unrecognized and unappreciated work of religious sisters, especially those working with survivors of human trafficking and war.
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Algerian martyrs to be beatified in Oran this year
Apr 12, 2018
The Algerian government has approved the holding of a beatification Mass in Oran for seven French Trappist monks who were martyred in the country in 1996.
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Veteran Lancaster Priest installed as Bishop
Apr 11, 2018
Paul Swarbrick was installed as Bishop of Lancaster on the Feast of the Annunciation
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Vietnam villagers keep alive tradition of respecting water
Apr 11, 2018
Ethnic minority Se Dang maintain ritual of carrying holy water blessed during Easter for five kilometers in candlelight procession
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Vicar of Aleppo warns that world powers are seeking a 'pretext' to destroy Syria
Apr 11, 2018
A harsh exchange between Russia and the United States at the UN. Trump speaks of possible intervention, with the support of London and Paris. Moscow denounces the "campaign of aggression" against a sovereign state. Msgr. Georges Abou Khazen: "there are no certainties" on the Douma attack. The prayers of Christians for peace in the country.
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Pope prays for peace amid escalating violence in Gaza
Apr 11, 2018
At least eight Palestinians were killed and hundreds more injured by Israeli military forces last week, during the second week of protests on the Gaza-Israel border.
Sunday Reflection
Our lives should reflect the Spirit
Reflecting on our Sunday Readings with Fr Philip Tay, OCD