Global Church News
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Philippine priest washes feet of Manila street dwellers
Apr 06, 2021
A Catholic priest in the Philippines has commemorated Jesus Christ’s last supper by washing the feet of street dwellers and staff of the St. Arnold Janssen Kalinga Center, a foundation that feeds Manila’s homeless every day.
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At Easter Sunday Mass, Patriarch Pizzaballa tells Holy Land Christians ‘nothing is impossible’
Apr 05, 2021
The Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem urged Christians in the Holy Land on Easter Sunday to take courage and believe that “nothing is impossible.”
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Many joining the Church this year have learned of the faith virtually
Apr 05, 2021
Despite difficulties of the COVID-19 pandemic, parishes are welcoming groups of catechumens and candidates into the Catholic Church this Easter who have had to learn about the faith largely through virtual meetings.
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Myanmar protesters make Easter eggs a symbol of defiance
Apr 05, 2021
Opponents of military rule in Myanmar inscribed messages of protest on Easter eggs on Sunday while thousands of others were back on the streets denoun
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Bom Jesus basilica could lose iconic red look
Apr 05, 2021
One of the most iconic religious structures at Old Goa, The Basilica of Bom Jesus, which is home to the sacred relics of Saint Francis Xavier, may soon have to shed its old look to prevent further deterioration of the red church, made up of laterite stones, due to continuous exposure to the elements.
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The many gifts of Easter
Apr 05, 2021
Easter is the life of God’s Spirit within us — recognized, exercised, enjoyed in all abundance. For all of us, it’s a new experience, a new kind of living, sharing in the resurrection of Jesus.
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Journey into hope: Let him roll back our stones this Easter
Apr 05, 2021
Nothing is lost — not our sorrows, sufferings and fears, not the beauty, blessings and sweetness of this life. All can be used for our good, to draw u
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St Vincent Ferrer
Apr 05, 2021
Roman Catholics celebrate the missionary efforts of St. Vincent Ferrer on April 5. The Dominican preacher brought thousands of Europeans into the Catholic Church during a period of political and spiritual crisis in Western Europe.
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Lenten customs enrich faith of Sri Lankan Catholics
Apr 05, 2021
Oratorios, unique chants and pilgrimages form a spiritual tapestry for the faithful during the 40 days of Lent .
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1,100 rally to mark Easter in Kolkata
Apr 05, 2021
Pastors, priests, heads of schools and parishioners from various parts of Kolkata participated in an Easter Rally that was organized on April 4 evenin
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