Global Church News
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Pope's Albania visit prompts long-awaited facelift for Tirana square
Sep 21, 2014
Pope Francis has worked a small miracle in Albania even before his arrival here on Sunday -- spurring bitter political foes to join forces to spruce up the rundown square where he will celebrate Mass.
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World Youth Day organizer named as next Sydney archbishop
Sep 19, 2014
Pope Francis has named the next Archbishop of Sydney: Parramatta Bishop Anthony Fisher, O.P., a Sydney native and a lead organizer for the 2008 World Youth Day in Australia.
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Catholic women's conference refreshes moms, forges friendships
Sep 19, 2014
A pair of Catholic authors has found a new way to give mothers some time off while helping break the social isolation that can sometimes come with modern parenting: throw a weekend-long party just for moms.
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For Baghdad patriarch, an intervention by Arab States is essential in the Iraqi crisis
Sep 18, 2014
The patriarchs and bishops of the Churches of the Middle East spoke about the tragic situation of a people that has peacefully lived in the region for 2,000 years but is now targeted by the criminals of the Islamic State, especially in Syria and Iraq, for practicing their faith.
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Christ Our Life conferences a 'shot of holy adrenaline'
Sep 18, 2014
The Holy Spirit's inspiration can strike at the most unexpected times - like while running on a treadmill.
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Petition against OKC black mass draws support of 85,000
Sep 16, 2014
More than 85,000 people have signed a petition asking the city-run Oklahoma City Civic Center Music Hall to cancel a scheduled black mass, saying that is a blatant attack on the Catholic Church.
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Brutally slain nuns recalled as women 'enamored' with God
Sep 12, 2014
Remembering the lives of the three Xaverian Missionary nuns murdered in Burundi over the weekend, the order’s vicar general hailed them as simple women in love with God and those they served.
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Promoting religious freedom is 'root' of Middle East peace
Sep 10, 2014
Encouraging robust religious freedom is a critical foundation for peace and stability in the Middle East, said panelists discussing the ongoing violence facing Christians in the region.
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Obama Administration moves forward in challenging Little Sisters
Sep 10, 2014
The Obama Administration has announced that it will continue its legal fight against the Little Sisters of the Poor over the contraception mandate, which religious liberty advocates say is still unconscionable.
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Official prayer, image for World Meeting of Families released
Sep 09, 2014
The official prayer and image for the World Meeting of Families in Philadelphia next year have been released to aid pilgrims in spiritual preparation for the upcoming event.
Sunday Reflection
Our lives should reflect the Spirit
Reflecting on our Sunday Readings with Fr Philip Tay, OCD