Global Church News
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Maputo awaits Pope francis
Sep 05, 2019
The people of Maputo gather, as they joyfully wait for the papal plane to land at Maputo Airport.
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Philippine “Season of Creation” calls for action on “Laudato si”
Sep 05, 2019
Cardinal Tagle launched the “Season of Creation” on Sunday, the "World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation". The month-long campaign intends to urge action on caring for “our common home”.
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Pope Francis departs for his 31st Apostolic Journey
Sep 05, 2019
Pope Francis set off from Rome on Wednesday morning shortly after 8:00 a.m. for his 31st Apostolic Journey abroad, during which he will visit Mozambique, Madagascar, and Mauritius.
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Abu Dhabi National Geographic to broadcast a documentary on the Pope in the Emirates
Sep 05, 2019
Entitled "The Peace Visit", it retraces the highlights of the Gulf trip. Divided into three parts, the feature shows the preparatory work, the meetings and the implications on the population and local institutions. An event that is part of the initiatives for the Year of Tolerance.
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Pope in Mozambique praises peace and encourages encounter
Sep 05, 2019
Pope Francis addresses Authorities, members of the Diplomatic Corps, and representatives of Civil Society, and encourages a culture of encounter and a culture of peace.
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Peace through justice and forgiveness, not only in Africa
Sep 05, 2019
Pope Francis launches a strong appeal for reconciliation in his first speech in Mozambique, recalling that peace is not only the absence of war but an untiring commitment to restoring people’s rights and dignity, all of which requires a hefty dose of forgiveness.
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Pope Francis kicks off Africa tour in violence-hit Mozambique
Sep 04, 2019
Pope Francis arrives in Mozambique on Wednesday at the start of a three-nation tour of Indian Ocean African countries hard hit by poverty, conflict and natural disaster.
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Card Sako: Common strategy and protection of Christians to guarantee a future for Iraq
Sep 04, 2019
In a letter appealing to the institutions and the civilian population the cardinal hopes for a courageous political dialogue to overcome crisis and difficulties. The dangers of a US-Iran conflict that will cause "ruin, destruction and fragmentation". Muslim government and authorities must encourage and preserve the Christian presence.
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Australian bishops urge overcoming online hatred, division, exploitation
Sep 04, 2019
Australia’s Catholic bishops have released a statement in view of their Social Justice Sunday, 29 September, urging for a genuine human encounter in the digital world.
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Mexican and US border bishops discuss immigration issues and uphold human rights
Sep 04, 2019
The border bishops of Texas and Mexico gather in Matamoros, Mexico, to reaffirm the dignity and rights of all people in the face of injustice against migrants and the drama of separated families.
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