Global Church News

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  Coronavirus: Bishop Pabillo calls for solidarity and prayer, warns against fear

  Feb 06, 2020

  The Auxiliary Bishop of Manila releases a message on the global health emergency. “All through history,” he writes, “we have seen that plagues have been stopped not only through medical means but also through prayers and great acts of charity.”

  
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  Celebration in Abu Dhabi of the 1st anniversary of the Document on Human Fraternity

  Feb 05, 2020

  To mark the 1st anniversary of the signing of the historic Document on Human Fraternity, an official celebration took place on Tuesday in Abu Dhabi.

  
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  Arab Media Convention announces a Code of Ethics for media professionals

  Feb 05, 2020

  Judge Mohamed Abdel Salam and Msgr Yoannis Gaid introduce the adoption of a code of conduct for Arab media professionals which they hope will be adopted internationally.

  
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  The Document on Human Fraternity one year later

  Feb 05, 2020

  Members of the Higher Committee to implement the Document on Human Fraternity celebrate the first anniversary of the signing of the Document.

  
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  WHO says novel coronavirus not pandemic, fighting misinformation crucial

  Feb 05, 2020

  The World Health Organisation (WHO) said Tuesday that the novel coronavirus epidemic has not become a pandemic but an outbreak with multiple foresides, and that fighting against the “epidemic of information,” rumours or false information, is crucial, reported Xinhua News Agency.

  
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  Vietnamese Catholics fighting the spread of coronavirus

  Feb 05, 2020

  The Bishops’ Conference issues instructions for communities across the country. The faithful are urged to pray for the victims of the disease and for doctors seeking a speedy treatment. Nine cases have been confirmed in Vietnam. The government temporarily shuts down schools.

  
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  Celibacy and mission in Asia and Europe

  Feb 05, 2020

  In Vietnam and other Asian countries, celibacy is accepted as a gift and a responsibility. Vocations also grow in the universal missionary dimension. The great value of the book of Card. Robert Sarah and Benedict XVI on ecclesiastical celibacy. The mud-slinging of two groups in the Church: the ‘Team Francis’ and those anti-Bergoglio. It is time to learn from the Churches of Asia.

  
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  Patriarch Kirill: Insert 'God' into the Russian Constitution

  Feb 05, 2020

  The proposal came amid celebrations for the anniversary of the enthronement of the head of the Russian Orthodox Church. Putin: "all Russian society has benefited” from Kirill's work. Muslims support the patriarch. The Constitution Modification Commissions are working to rewrite the introductory articles.

  
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  Calm returns to Cambodia after coronavirus-induced panic

  Feb 05, 2020

  After one case has been reported in the country, people rushed to get a mask. After two days, the panic ebbed following the government’s information campaign. PIME missionary notes that Cambodians do not resent the Chinese.

  
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  Bartholomew: Faiths can bring freedom, equality and fraternity to the world

  Feb 05, 2020

  Speaking in Abu Dhabi on the anniversary of the Document on Human Fraternity, the Ecumenical Patriarch stressed that “Religions cannot replace politics and do not aim to do so. However, they can inspire civic and political activities, and raise awareness to enhance social cohesion, the protection of creation, sustainable development and the establishment of a culture of fraternity.”