Global Church News
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Church leaders call for action over Northern Ireland abortion legislation
Oct 02, 2019
Leaders of Ireland’s main Christian Churches express “grave concern” over the prospect of an almost unregulated abortion regime being imposed on Northern Ireland by British politicians in Westminster.
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The extraordinary missionary month and mission 'without Christ'
Oct 02, 2019
Pope Francis points to Benedict XV's Apostolic Letter Maximum Illud issued 100 years ago. The need to redevelop the mission and the announcement of Christ the Savior, warning against a mission reduced to "rituals" or "NGO activities", without life and without Christ. Today mission requires the commitment of all the baptized, especially the laity, in a world indifferent to God and to man.
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Thousands of children in Mumbai school, following Gandhi's example
Oct 02, 2019
The Bandra Institute (Mumbai) is part of the Welfare Society for Destitute Children founded by Fr. Anthony Elenjimittam. The Dominican priest was one of the last disciples of the Mahatma, the 150th anniversary of whose birth is today.
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The world is divided over China amid fear and suspicion
Oct 02, 2019
Tuesay was the 70th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China. A US-based think tank releases the latest poll results on attitudes in 32 countries over China. The communist regime gets a negative assessment from most of its neighbours in the Asia-Pacific region.
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Amid Hong Kong protests, Beijing cracks down on some Chinese Catholics
Oct 01, 2019
The persecution of Catholics in mainland China is increasing after prominent Catholic figures in Hong Kong continue to speak out against the communist regime, according to reports.
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Cardinal Nichols: John Henry Newman calls Catholics to be 'missionary disciples'
Oct 01, 2019
The leading English bishop said Sunday that Blessed John Henry Newman offers an important witness for the Catholic Church in England during difficult times, and is a patron for the call of every Catholic to “missionary discipleship.”
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Ahead of synod, alumni of Benedict XVI express concerns about married priesthood
Oct 01, 2019
Just days before the Amazon synod of bishops is to convene in Rome, a symposium of students of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI published a statement of concern regarding the possibility of married priests, a controversial topic of discussion at the upcoming synod.
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Muslim leader meets Pope Francis, calls for Islam that sees no ‘infidels’
Sep 30, 2019
The leader of the largest independent Muslim organization in the world met Pope Francis this week to present his vision for a more peaceful future and greater human fraternity.
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Cardinal Sarah reflects on the meaning of the priesthood
Sep 30, 2019
Cardinal Robert Sarah reflected on the Real Presence of Christ in the Eucharist and the meaning of the priesthood in a Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica Saturday marking his 50th ordination anniversary.
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Holy Land Custody’s music festival in the footsteps of St. Francis
Sep 30, 2019
In its sixth year it has become a traditional event for fans of the region, from Syria to Lebanon. The concerts inside the churches, free and open to the faithful of all religions. Special appointment for the 800 years since the pilgrimage of the saint of Assisi in the region.
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