Global Church News
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At next world's fair, Vatican to promote 'energy for the common good'
Nov 17, 2016
Ahead of the next international exposition, to be held in Kazakhstan during the summer of 2017, the Vatican announced Wednesday its participation under the theme “Energy for the Common Good: Caring for our Common Home.”
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Cuba pardons 787 common prisoners at Pope’s request
Nov 17, 2016
The prisoners were selected according to the nature of their crimes and their behaviour while in prison
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Guam’s new coadjutor Archbishop ready for task ahead
Nov 17, 2016
Archbishop Michael Byrnes says his 'first job is to listen' and help bring about 'healing to those who said they have been abused'
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US Bishops urged to do more to help persecuted Christians
Nov 17, 2016
The bishops were advised to give more attention to attacks on the religious freedom of Christians
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Bishops need shared approach to Amoris Laetitia, new cardinal says
Nov 17, 2016
Cardinal-designate Kevin Farrell says pastoral guidelines for implementing Pope Francis's exhortation should have been discussed at the US bishops' autumn conference
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Jakarta, Christian governor Ahok to go on trial for blasphemy
Nov 17, 2016
Investigators have entered his name in the official list of suspects. The first breakthrough in the legal case that has been dragging on for weeks. The politician was not arrested but cannot leave the country. The hearings will be broadcast live on TV. Ahok faces up to five years in prison.
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Sri Lankan Christian and Muslim leaders agree to joint commitment to religious harmony
Nov 17, 2016
Leaders sign a ten-point initiative that includes, among other things, action to support and develop relations of friendship and respect for each other’s faith.
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What the poor suffer from most happens in developed countries
Nov 17, 2016
While rarely talked about, Neglected Tropical Diseases are the most widespread ailment among the world's poorest of the poor – yet also ironically the most prevalent in top global economies, experts say.
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Indonesian Catholics unite to fight corruption
Nov 17, 2016
The Indonesian bishops’ conference ended its 11-day annual meeting on Nov. 10 with a pastoral call urging Catholics to unite to fight deep-rooted corruption that has infiltrated all levels of society, including the church.
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Pakistan’s ban on Christian TV stations
Nov 17, 2016
Pakistan has ordered a mass shutdown of all church-run TV stations, leaving the country’s beleaguered Christian minority dumbfounded.
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