Global Church News
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Catholic Vespers to be celebrated in Henry VIII’s chapel for the first time in 450 years
Jan 10, 2016
The first Catholic vespers will be celebrated at Hampton Court Palace next month for the first time in 450 years.
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St Louis archbishop offers prayers, donations for Missouri flood victims
Jan 10, 2016
A massive cleanup is left for those whose homes were in the path of one of the worst floods in the St. Louis area in over two decades.
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Rights groups call for release of Christian lawyer in Vietnam
Jan 09, 2016
Christian lawyer and his colleague as pressure on the Communist-ruled government increases before its national congress.
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As Juarez recovers from peak violence, victim sees hope in Pope Francis
Jan 09, 2016
With Pope Francis set to visit the Mexican city of Juarez Feb. 17, some crime victims are telling their stories of loss – and talking about the healing power of faith.
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India to 'deport' Italian nun helping lepers
Jan 08, 2016
An Italian nun who has helped people with leprosy for over four decades in India has been denied a visa and must leave the country.
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Agreement between Holy See and Palestine comes into force
Jan 08, 2016
A treaty facilitating relationships between Vatican and Palestine — referred to as a “state” in the text — has entered full force, sealing de-facto recognition of Palestinian statehood by the Holy See.
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Vatican approves China’s elected bishop candidate
Jan 08, 2016
The Vatican has approved a locally elected bishop in southwestern China.
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Specter of violence haunts Christians in Odisha
Jan 08, 2016
Christian leaders have appealed to authorities for protection against Hindu hardliners who continue to threaten their communities in eastern Indian Odisha state that has witnessed major anti-Christian violence.
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“Be oases of mercy” young people of Taize
Jan 08, 2016
Pope Francis has sent a message of encouragement to some 30,000 young people gathered in the Spanish city of Valencia for the 38th European Meeting of
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Pakistani Christian mother on death row for blasphemy forgives Muslim persecutors
Jan 07, 2016
Asia Bibi, a Pakistani Christian woman sentenced to death for blasphemy, has told her family who visited her in prison that she has forgiven those who



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