Global Church News
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Is a showdown between the Vatican and Rome’s new mayor imminent?
Jun 21, 2016
Virginia Raggi, a member of the protest Five Star Movement, has been elected mayor of Italy's capital
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Canonisation date set for blessed Elizabeth of the Trinity
Jun 21, 2016
Five people, including Blessed Elizabeth, will be declared saints on October 16
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Chaldean Church meets in Erbil to reflect on the challenges of the mission at a time of Jihadism and migration
Jun 21, 2016
The Chaldean Church open a two-day meeting today to reflect upon the work of evangelisation and the role of priests in the community.
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There are 21 million refugees around the world in need of solidarity
Jun 21, 2016
As the global refugee crisis is at its worst since World War II, Catholics cannot be indifferent to the plight of their brothers and sisters, an official with Catholic Relief Services asserts.
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A follow-up from Robert Spaemann on Amoris Laetitia
Jun 21, 2016
In April, Robert Spaemann, emeritus professor of philosophy at the University of Munich, attracted significant attention for an interview with Anian Christoph Wimmer, editor of CNA's German-language edition.
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Despite the absence of some Churches, Pan-Orthodox Synod opens
Jun 21, 2016
The first Pan-Orthodox Synod in more than a thousand years opened today following the celebration of Pentecost in the Byzantine rite.
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Jacobite church condemns attack on leader in Syria
Jun 20, 2016
Patriarch Ignatius Aphrem II, who was leading the commemoration, escaped the attack without any injuries.
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World Orthodox leaders meet despite Russia’s boycott
Jun 20, 2016
Pope Francis sent a message of support ahead of the opening of the Pan-Orthodox Council
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Cardinal Parolin in Ukraine: Look to God for true freedom, true treasure
Jun 20, 2016
Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Secretary of State, is on a six day official visit to Ukraine where he will meet with both Church and state officials.
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The Pope’s comments about modern marriage have raised eyebrows – but he has a point
Jun 20, 2016
Our current approach to marriage preparation is failing catastrophically



Sunday Reflection
Trusting in God: The key to true prosperity
Reflecting on our Sunday Readings with Fr Philip Tay, OCD
