Global Church News
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Mother Teresa’s canonization to be ‘Great Joy’ for all of India
Jun 17, 2016
An Indian prelate has described Blessed Teresa of Calcutta, who will be canonized by Pope Francis Sept. 4, 2016, as the “best missionary of the millennium.”
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How the Pope's visit to Auschwitz will shape World Youth Day
Jun 17, 2016
Since the very first World Youth Day in 1986, the international Catholic event has been marked by prayer, music, and fellowship among thousands of young people eager to encounter the Pope.
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Pope points to Archaeological find in urging reflection of light of Christ
Jun 17, 2016
Restorations in Bethlehem have led to discovery of another angel in a mosaic, an image for the ‘restoration’ needed in us
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Mass wedding for 239 couples in East Nusa Tenggara
Jun 17, 2016
St Filomena Church in Mena saw 239 couples celebrate in style their marriage thanks to the collaboration between the Diocese of Atambua and local authorities in East Nusa Tenggara (Nusa Tenggara Timur, NTT) province.
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Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem sends message to world’s Muslims for Ramadan
Jun 17, 2016
The Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem has sent greetings of peace and brotherhood to the world’s Muslims who began the holy period of Ramadan on June 6
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Filipino Catholics urged to fast during Ramadan
Jun 17, 2016
A Catholic bishop in the southern Philippine region of Mindanao has urged Catholics to observe the Muslim holy month of Ramadan by fasting.
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Nigerian Cardinal escapes injury as attacks on clergy mount
Jun 17, 2016
The lives of clergy are known to be difficult, but in Nigeria they are often dangerous, too.
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“Spiritual Animation Process in Dialogue” in Hyderabad
Jun 17, 2016
As companions of Jesus sent into today´s world, a world characterized by religious pluralism, we have a special responsibility to promote interreligio
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Religious get tips on ways to observe Year of Mercy
Jun 16, 2016
The more creative nuns, priests, brothers become, the more good gets done, says Conference of Religious India official.
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Patriarch Bartholomew arrives in Crete ahead of pan-Orthodox Council
Jun 16, 2016
The Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew arrived on the Greek island of Crete on Wednesday ahead of the opening of a historic meeting of Orthodox leaders at the weekend.



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