Global Church News
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‘Horrendous attack’ in New York ‘weighs on all our hearts,’ says Cardinal
Nov 02, 2017
'It grieves me deeply that we must again respond to such acts of terror,' the head of the US bishops' conference said.
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East Java, over 400 children gather at 'faith coaching'
Nov 02, 2017
"Faith Coaching" is a very important aspect in Indonesia, where Catholics are a minority. Great participation and numerous committees involved. The event allowed children to make new friends and celebrate their faith through the Eucharist. The local Catholic school turned into a temporary dormitory. During the night a parade of lanterns organized for the city center of Bondowoso.
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Through example, saints shine God's light in darkness, pope says
Nov 02, 2017
Like stained glass windows, the saints allow the light of God to permeate the darkness of sin in the world, Pope Francis said on the feast of All Saints.
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Disappointing response to Vatican’s youth survey
Nov 02, 2017
More than 4 months ago the Vatican posted an online international poll for people 16-29 years of age. It was part of preparations for the Synod of Bishops’ ordinary assembly, which is focusing on “Young people, faith and vocational discernment” and is to take place in Rome in October 2018.
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At London event marking Reformation, church leaders pledge deeper unity
Nov 02, 2017
Catholic, Anglican and Lutheran leaders in England united to mark the 500th anniversary of the Reformation, pledging to work for a deeper unity between the divided denominations.
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Pope: The saints weren't perfect, but they allowed God to touch their lives
Nov 02, 2017
Pope Francis marked All Saints' Day Wednesday saying the saints are honored not because they were perfect or did everything right, but because they allowed God to touch their lives and fought hard against sin.
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Cardinal Wuerl: We must address the challenge of racism
Nov 02, 2017
In a new pastoral letter on racism, the Archbishop of Washington has encouraged Catholics to recognize the dignity of every human person, and to addre
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Dhaka’s first online Catholic legal journal launches
Nov 02, 2017
It's called Ayin Paramashi and is available online at www.ayinkanun.com. It provides free legal advice to couples in difficulty, over land issues and accidents. An initiative of Fr. Albert T. Rozario, Dhaka lawyer and coordinator of the legal aid group, ahead of pending visit by Pope Francis.
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Novena Church reopens after three years
Nov 02, 2017
Novena Church aims to be a shrine and a home where “all can find peace and prayer, hope and healing, life and love.”
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Tamil teachers support children’s education
Nov 02, 2017
In the "united" village of Kovilgama, teachers and volunteers try to support children’s education despite the lack of basic resources.
Sunday Reflection
Embracing the wisdom of the human heart
Reflecting on our Sunday Readings with Fr George Vaithynathan