Global Church News
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Philly archdiocese releases full text of Archbishop Chaput's interview with CNS
Nov 18, 2016
Philly archdiocese releases full text of Archbishop Chaput's interview
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US Bishops approve Cause of nun who took on Billy the Kid
Nov 18, 2016
Sister Blandina Segale was one of four candidates whose Cause, opened earlier this year, was approved by bishops
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Cardinal Bo wants return of nationalised Church-run schools
Nov 17, 2016
Cardinal Charles Maung Bo of Yangon says he will appeal to the Myanmar government to give nationalised Catholic schools back to the Church in order to revitalise the country’s long neglected education system.
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Pope grants basilica status to Japanese martyr church
Nov 17, 2016
Pope Francis has given minor basilica status to the church of Oura in Nagasaki, the place where “hidden Christians” kept the faith in Japan alive for over two centuries, following the terrible persecution that led to the martyrdom of many Catholics and the expulsion of all priests at the end of the 16th century.
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Can South Korean Catholics evangelise Asia?
Nov 17, 2016
Catholics in South Korea have a unique position to evangelise, one scholar says.
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President Park should resign, says Korea’s Bishop Kang
Nov 17, 2016
Bishop Peter Kang lives on the Korean island of Cheju, renowned as a sort of “home of the shamans” — predominantly female shamans, called mudang.
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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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