Global Church News
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Now touring America: Two English saints who died for their faith
Jun 22, 2016
A relic tour currently taking place in the United States highlights the virtues of two English saints who stood up for conscience and paid the ultimate price.
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Who was Elizabeth of the Trinity? The story behind a new saint
Jun 22, 2016
Pope Francis has announced the canonization date of Blessed Elizabeth of the Trinity, a Carmelite nun of the 20th century who will be formally recognzied as a saint October 16.
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South Sudan's bishops encourage a way forward for war-torn nation
Jun 22, 2016
Reconciliation and work for the common good, not assumptions of perpetual doom, are necessary to overcome the problems facing South Sudan, the country’s bishops have said.
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Pope receives former president of Israel
Jun 22, 2016
Pope Francis received in audience the former president of Israel, Shimon Peres, in the Vatican.
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Mumbai Christians protest BMC plans
Jun 21, 2016
Christian leaders say the civic body plans to take over some prime Church properties.
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Orthodox Council opens with call for unity
Jun 21, 2016
A historic gathering of Orthodox leaders has opened in Crete with a pledge by its convenor to "bring truth, genuineness and hope" to the world, despite recent inter-church tensions and disputes.
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“We, Christians and Muslims, are called to do our best to imitate God’s mercy”
Jun 21, 2016
“Looking at today’s humanity, we are saddened to see so many victims of conflicts and violence – here we think in particular of the elderly, children and women, especially those who fall prey to human trafficking and the many people who suffer from poverty, illness, natural disasters and unemployment.”
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After nearly 150 years, Philadelphia seminary looks to move
Jun 21, 2016
Bishop Francis Patrick Kenrick, the third bishop of Philadelphia, started St. Charles Borromeo seminary out of his home on Fifth Street in the center of the city in 1832.
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Catholic Bishops offer support to survivors of Orlando massacre
Jun 21, 2016
Bishops in America have expressed their solidarity with the victims of the Orlando shootings and their families
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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



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