Global Church News
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Iraqi Christians have lost everything – except their faith, nun tells Congress
May 14, 2015
Having lost their homes, their heritage and their sense of dignity, Iraqi Christians victimized by the Islamic State feel abandoned by earthly powers, but their faith in God has only grown, an Iraqi nun told members of Congress May 13.
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Pope Francis meets with "concert for the poor" organizers
May 14, 2015
Before heading to St. Peter's Square, Pope Francis met briefly with organizers and sponsors of the "Concert for the Poor"
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Pope Francis gives three ingredients for family living
May 14, 2015
Pope Francis has given families some practical advice during this morning's General Audience in St. Peter's Square
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"Two saints from our Holy Land” festival held in Amman
May 13, 2015
The Council of Heads of Catholic Churches in the Holy Land held a massive festival on May 8 at the Rosary Sisters College marking the upcoming canonization of St. Marie-Alphonsine Ghattas and St. Mary of Jesus Crucified in the Vatican on May 17.
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Filipino Church blames secularism for fundamentalism, calls for an end to shedding blood in the name of God
May 07, 2015
To kill in God’s name – this is one of the most painful contradictions of our time! And it has turned many away from religion.
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Pope Francis planning to visit Fatima in 2017, local bishop announces
May 05, 2015
In 2017, Pope Francis plans to travel to Fatima, said Bishop Antonio Augusto dos Santos Marto of Leiria-Fátima in a statement after meeting with the Holy Father.
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California's soon-to-be saint hailed as a man ahead of his time
May 04, 2015
Experts in California history, archeology and the life of Bl. Junipero Serra have praised him as a passionate missionary with a vision that extended far beyond his own generation.
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Religious leaders urge conscience protections in recognizing marriage
Apr 28, 2015
More than 30 U.S. religious leaders, including four Catholic bishops, have joined together to call on their country to preserve the “unique meaning of marriage” and to renew respect for religious freedom.
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Leader, son, friend: Cardinal George remembered through the eyes of his superior
Apr 27, 2015
A strong leader, yet humble. Approachable, yet not preoccupied with a desire to be liked. A high-ranking prelate and intellectual powerhouse, yet a friend to the poor who embraced the sufferings in his own life.
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US bishops boin with other religious leaders to affirm marriage
Apr 24, 2015
With the U.S. Supreme Court to hear oral arguments April 28 on the rights of states to define marriage as the union of one man and one woman, more than 30 religious leaders representing diverse faith communities throughout the United States have reaffirmed their shared commitment to marriage and religious freedom.
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Sunday Reflection
Penitence; Do it now!
Stay Awake! “Watch and pray constantly; Make ready the way of the Lord; Blameless when Jesus comes; Arise Jerusalem these are some of the words that we hear during the season of Advent.
