Global Church News
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Baptism on the feast day of the Holy Trinity brings happiness to 31 catechumens
Jun 09, 2020
For Archbishop Joseph Nguyen Nang of Ho Chi Minh City, “After a long journey, you receive the baptism. It is not you who sought God, it is God who has sought you for a long time”.
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Colombo Archbishop calls for the resumption of public Masses
Jun 09, 2020
Several Catholics said that the government should take into consideration the archbishop's request as the country slowly goes back to normal.
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Six years after IS imposed its rule on Mosul, Christians are full of hope for the city’s rebirth
Jun 09, 2020
Last weekend, Mosul archbishop, along with Muslim leaders and tribal dignitaries, visited the old city. The al-Nouri Mosque and the Al-Saea Church are two of the iconic buildings to be rebuilt. Fr Paul calls on those who fled to come back. But infrastructures must be rebuilt, corruption eradicated and services boosted.
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Jordan: Churches reopen for Mass with social distancing
Jun 09, 2020
Christians in Jordan have returned to their churches after a three-month break, aimed at protecting worshippers from the spread of the coronavirus.
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One minute for peace with Pope Francis
Jun 08, 2020
Men and women of goodwill across the world are invited to stop for one minute on Monday and pray for peace.
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Kerala, the government bans communion to the faithful. Churches prolong closure
Jun 08, 2020
From today, Christian communities can reopen sacred buildings for the faithful. But there are strict conditions. In addition to sanitation, entry for people over the age of 65 is prohibited; the use of holy water and holy oils is prohibited; communion forbidden. Meanwhile, infections and deaths are growing in the country.
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Ranchi Archdiocese, youth, Mother Teresa Sisters bring relief to cycle rickshaw pullers
Jun 08, 2020
Sunday, the Feast of the Holy Trinity which is a feast of Divine love shared by the church with others through its mission was an unique day at Loyola Grounds Ranchi where the Ranchi Archdiocese along with Mother Teresa Sisters, and it youth wing distributed food ration packets along with PPE kits to more than 1000 rickshaw pullers.
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Young Christian boy brutally murdered in Orissa
Jun 08, 2020
The condemnation "in the strongest possible terms" of the murder of an innocent man by Sajan K George, president of the Global Council of Indian Christians (GCIC). The police file a first information report (FIR) against the villagers
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Churches in China must preach 'patriotism' to reopen after coronavirus
Jun 08, 2020
State-sponsored Catholic authorities in parts of China have issued regulations on the reopening of churches during the coronavirus pandemic. The new rules include a requirement that churches must preach on “patriotism” in order to reopen.
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Nigerian Bishop calls for a world of “one love and one heart”
Jun 08, 2020
Bishop Emmanuel Badejo of Oyo Diocese calls for an end to racism and violence and invites everyone to collaborate to create a world modeled after the example of the Holy Trinity.
Sunday Reflection
Our lives should reflect the Spirit
Reflecting on our Sunday Readings with Fr Philip Tay, OCD