Global Church News
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Vietnamese appreciate Raphael's religious masterpieces
Sep 20, 2017
Exhibition will help people respect spiritual values that are often ignored in a fast-changing society, they say.
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Hong Kong's new Bishop admits to a realistic approach to China
Sep 20, 2017
In the past, Bishop Michael Yeung has been criticized for not standing up to the repression of Christians in China.
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How the Liturgy is healing medicine for strident times
Sep 20, 2017
One of the most concise and cogent descriptions of these often strident times came from Joseph Cardinal Ratzinger in 1986. It is contained in, of all
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Mother Cabrini's care for immigrants remains relevant, Pope Francis says
Sep 20, 2017
In a letter Tuesday to the Missionaries of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, Pope Francis reflected on the role of their foundress, St. Frances Cabrini, explaining how her example is a fitting guide for the challenges of migration we face today.
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Polish Bishops criticise government over migrants
Sep 19, 2017
There are signs of growing tension between the Polish government and Church hierarchy
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Catholics and WCC discuss peace-building and migration
Sep 19, 2017
The dialogue group, which was established in 1965, met from September 12th to 15th in Lisbon.
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A young missionary’s first taste of Asia
Sep 19, 2017
Fr Marcelo, 33, from Brazil, is bound for the mission to Japan after attending a training course in Phnom Penh. After studying Asia in books, he will experience it in person. The Cambodian Church, a small seed in the great field of the Buddhist world, bears witness. Being "tools of God's love" is very important.
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Dhaka, the Good Shepherd exhibition attracts hundreds of Hindus and Muslims
Sep 19, 2017
More than 300 spectators admired the watercolors of Adward Arther, a young Baptist Christian. A Hindu visitor: "The most important element of the Christian religion is love of God and of his Son for humanity." A Muslim: "Christ who came to earth for our salvation."
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‘Open Mosque Day’ in Colombo to bridge gap between Muslims and others
Sep 19, 2017
The initiative succeeded with Christians, Buddhists and Hindus. The Centre for Islamic Studies allowed guided tours of one of the capital’s historic mosques. For Buddhist monk, the visit dispelled “certain beliefs about Islamic traditions. Today many act and think badly about Muslims."
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Archbishop Kikuchi: In tune with the Pope and Card. Filoni for mission in Japan
Sep 19, 2017
The Bishop of Niigata and President of Caritas Japan comments on yesterday’s papal message sent to the bishops of Japan. The journey stages of Card. Filoni, which will also touch Fukushima. The question of the relationship with the Neocatechumenal Way is still "unresolved".
Sunday Reflection
Jesus did not turn away from His mission
Today, Palm or Passion Sunday, is the first day of Holy Week, the high point of the Church’s year, climaxing in the Easter Triduum: Holy Thursday, Good Friday, and the Easter Vigil on Holy Saturday.