Global Church News
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As Pope's visit nears, Ugandans fight external push for contraception
Nov 13, 2015
One topic Ugandans expect Pope Francis to address in his upcoming visit to the country is the push by certain Western powers to enforce the use of co
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End anti-Christian discrimination in education, Pakistan Catholic pleads
Nov 12, 2015
Leaders of Pakistan's Christians have petitioned the nation's Supreme Court to end discrimination against minorities in the education system.
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Philippine cardinal calls for troop withdrawal from tribal lands
Nov 12, 2015
Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle of Manila has called on the Philippine government to withdraw troops from tribal communities after thousands of indigenous people in the southern region of Mindanao fled their homes because of alleged atrocities committed by soldiers.
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UN to place extra troops in Central African Republic, but not in time for papal visit
Nov 12, 2015
The UN peacekeeping mission in Central African Republic is adding hundreds of troops and police before next month’s elections, but their arrival is expected to be too late for Pope Francis’ visit to the violent country.
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A 'most powerful woman' – National Geographic's major hat tip to the Virgin Mary
Nov 12, 2015
Our Lady. Blessed Mother. Virgin Mary. Queen of Peace. Theotokos. Handmaid of the Lord. Mother Mary.
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US Bishops call for prayer as Supreme Court decides to hear Little Sisters' case
Nov 11, 2015
The U.S. Supreme Court announced Friday that it will take up all seven pending cases challenging the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' (HHS) mandate to cover contraception, sterilization, and abortifacients.
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'Be the hug of Christ' – White Mass in DC encourages those with disabilities
Nov 11, 2015
Honoring individuals with disabilities and mental health challenges, Cardinal Donald Wuerl of Washington, D.C., celebrated the archdiocese's annual White Mass on Sunday and encouraged the faithful to embrace, serve and welcome the diversity of the Church.
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The US is endangering Christian aid workers to North Korea
Nov 10, 2015
Before speaking out in response to a recent investigative report by The Intercept looking at how the Pentagon used a Christian nongovernmental organization to spy on North Korea, I decided to wait 10 days or so.
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Activists, gay Catholics angered by Hong Kong cardinal's statement
Nov 10, 2015
A recent message from Hong Kong's cardinal urging people to reject same-sex marriage will further alienate an already marginalized community, said advocates for the gay community in Hong Kong.
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Thousands of Christians flee ISIS onslaught in Syria
Nov 10, 2015
ISIS terrorists released 37 Syrian Christians over the weekend, part of a group of 200 Assyrians they kidnapped in February.



Sunday Reflection
Jesus calls us to be courageous and embrace risks
Reflecting on our Sunday Readings with Fr Andrew Kooi
