Global Church News

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  Yusra Mardini: Refugee swimmer off to flying start after Pope Francis sends letter

  Aug 08, 2016

  Ahead of competing at the Olympic Games in Rio de Janiero, Yusra Mardini, along with the nine other athletes that make up the Olympic Refugee Team were sent a letter by Pope Francis.

  
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  On Islam and violence, Pope + Patriarch = Full Story

  Aug 08, 2016

  When he visited Assisi on Thursday, Pope Francis had a brief unscheduled encounter with the Imam of Perugia, Abdel Qader Mohammed, who thanked the pontiff for denying that Islam is a religion of violence during an in-flight press conference July 31 on the way back to Rome from his trip to Poland.

  
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  Catholics in state upbeat over Mother Teresa's canonisation

  Aug 08, 2016

  Pope Francis will declare Mother Teresa a saint at the Vatican on September 4.

  
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  US nuns urge Presidential candidates to refrain from ‘dehumanising language’

  Aug 08, 2016

  More than 5,600 religious have signed a letter to all the Presidential candidates

  
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  ‘I’m going to go out and glorify God’s name’: The Christian athletes at the Rio Olympics

  Aug 08, 2016

  Novak Djokovic and Usain Bolt are among the Christian athletes competing this month

  
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  Catholic before partisan: African leaders unite to aid orphanage

  Aug 08, 2016

  In an orphanage near the capital city of Lilongwe, Malawi, children are reaping the fruits of the Year of Mercy.

  
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  "The spirit of World Youth Day does not end": The return home of young Pakistanis

  Aug 08, 2016

  Back from World Youth Day in Krakow, Pakistani youth are ready to spread Pope Francis’ message of mercy to the country.

  
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  Catholics urge Sri Lanka to adopt a secular constitution

  Aug 08, 2016

  Under the current constitution, Buddhism enjoys a privileged position in the country.

  
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  Karnataka’s St Lawrence Shrine elevated to minor basilica

  Aug 08, 2016

  More than 15,000 faithful attended the ceremony elevating St Lawrence’s shrine in Attur, Diocese of Udupi (Karnataka), to a minor basilica.

  
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  St. Sebastian: Patron saint of Rio and athletes everywhere

  Aug 08, 2016

  The 2016 Summer Olympics kicked off with the lighting of the Olympic Torch on Friday. The Olympic Games are a secular endeavor, but religion is everywhere, if you know where to look.