Global Church News

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  With 7 dead after teachers' union clash, Mexican Bishop calls for prayer

  Jun 23, 2016

  Archbishop José Luis Chavez Botello of Antequera-Oaxaca, México, called for intensifying prayer for peace after clashes between authorities and a teachers' union left at least seven dead and more than 50 injured.

  
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  Indian priest uses social media for Year of Mercy

  Jun 23, 2016

  A Salesian priest in western India is using social media to carry out his role during the Year of Mercy.

  
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  Gregory III to "rebel" Melkite Bishops: I will not resign under illegal and deceptive pressures

  Jun 23, 2016

  The Greek-Catholic synod due to have taken place two days ago lacked a quorum, with the absence of 10 bishops. They accuse the Patriarch of having bankrupted the Church patrimony. The faithful are scandalized.

  
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  The astonishing secret history of the Pope who fought Hitler

  Jun 23, 2016

  Pope Pius XII's secret support for the attempted overthrow of Nazi dictator Adolf Hitler is the subject of a new book that draws on wartime documents

  
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  Court directs Bangalore parishes to have Konkani Masses

  Jun 23, 2016

  A Bangalore court has asked the Archbishop of Bangalore to direct all Catholic parishes to allow Masses in Konkani language, giving a new dimension to the three-decade old language controversy in the southern archdiocese.

  
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  Beware 'polite persecution,' Archbishop warns

  Jun 23, 2016

  With relics of two English martyrs currently touring the U.S., the Archbishop of Baltimore implored Catholics to follow their example by defending rel

  
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  For Iraqi Priest, the Chaldean meeting leads to “new paths” to give hope to people

  Jun 23, 2016

  The two-day event brought a "strong human and spiritual charge", said Fr Samir Yousef, pastor in Amadiya. The Church remains an essential point of reference for exchange and mediation. Mercy is the basis of a “future of unity”.

  
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  Amman closes Syrian border after attack on refugee camp leaves six soldiers dead

  Jun 23, 2016

  Jordanian authorities have declared border regions with Syria and Iraq"closed military zones".

  
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  Azerbaijan, Armenia Presidents pledge peace ahead of Pope's visit

  Jun 22, 2016

  As Pope Francis prepares to visit the region, the leaders of Armenia and Azerbaijan have confirmed their readiness to seek a peaceful solution to their conflict over the Nagorno-Karabakh region.

  
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  Catholics who actually read the Bible – one woman's online ministry

  Jun 22, 2016

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