Global Church News
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Why one Irish archbishop has a special devotion to the Little Flower family
Oct 17, 2015
As members of one Martin family are about to be canonized on Sunday, another Martin family prepares to celebrate in Rome.
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Caritas Pakistan marks 50 years of service in South Asia
Oct 16, 2015
Hundreds of Catholics in Pakistan gathered last month for a Mass of Thanksgiving which kicked off celebrations of the 50th anniversary of the foundation of Caritas Pakistan, part of the worldwide confederation of Catholic relief organizations.
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Synod turns to more tough issues
Oct 16, 2015
The Synod of Bishops is debating the third part of the Instrumentum Laboris, on “The Mission of the Family Today,” which includes some of the most delicate issues.
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Violence escalates in the Middle East
Oct 16, 2015
The number of killings and shootings in Israel has increased dramatically in the last couple of weeks.
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'Confess-a-thon' at Colombian mall draws 350 priests
Oct 16, 2015
In the South American nation of Colombia, 350 priests congregated at the mall to offer the Sacrament of Reconciliation in a “Confess-a-thon”.
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Naming the unknown martyr: could these remains be St. John Plessington?
Oct 16, 2015
The English priest St. John Plessington was among dozens martyred because of an anti-Catholic hoax in the seventeenth century.
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Pro-abortion madness in Argentina: half-naked activists attack cathedral
Oct 16, 2015
A mob of violent abortion supporters attempted to desecrate an Argentine cathedral and threw stones and bottles at Catholics praying the rosary.
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New policy forces Missionaries of Charity to end adoption services in India
Oct 16, 2015
Orphanages in India run by the Missionaries of Charity have decided to close their doors in light of new adoption guidelines .
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'It's truly a miracle' – kidnapped Syrian priest escapes from Islamic State
Oct 16, 2015
A Syrian priest who was captured by Islamic State militants in May thought he would die for his faith.
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Why three gay Catholics left the Church – and why they returned
Oct 16, 2015
Dan, Rilene and Paul knew that once their stories were out, life would not be the same.



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