Global Church News
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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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Young Dhaka convert preaches Christ with his style of life
Sep 30, 2019
Joynal Hasan spoke about his conversion, which happened after watching by chance a movie on Easter Sunday. The Christian is getting death threats for
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The Holy See and China: the door is open
Sep 28, 2019
A new book entitled "The Agreement between the Holy See and China" is presented in Rome.
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Pope: More Church sectors needed in fight against human traffficking
Sep 27, 2019
Pope Francis on 26 September met participants in the general assembly of Talitha Kum, a worldwide network of religious congregations fighting against trafficking in human persons. He urged more congregations and Church sectors to join in this fight .
Sunday Reflection
Embracing the wisdom of the human heart
Reflecting on our Sunday Readings with Fr George Vaithynathan