Global Church News
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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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Indian Priest: Like Mother Teresa, addicts too
Sep 04, 2019
The Kripa Foundation is the largest NGO that deals with the recovery of AIDS patients and drug addicts in India. Mother Teresa taught the founder "how to evangelize". The practice of yoga becomes "encounter with the inner presence of the Risen Christ". Addiction is "intrusion of Satan".
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For Bishop Valles, the family is a ‘basic venue’ for the discovery of vocations
Sep 04, 2019
The family is the first school of discipleship or the “seedbed of vocations”. For the president of the Bishops' Conference, “God’s calling is easier to hear when it is made or heard in the context of a family that has faith.”
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Pope to visit Mozambique as country recovers from conflicts and cyclones
Sep 03, 2019
Pope Francis leaves on Wednesday for a three-country visit in Africa, which includes Mozambique, Madagascar, and Mauritius.
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Pope heads to “Three M’s” of the Indian Ocean, seeking peace and reconciliation
Sep 03, 2019
A quick internet search for Madagascar, Mozambique and Mauritius would lead travelers to believe they’ve found three gems, with paradise-like beaches that stretch on forever, avenues of sprawling Baobab trees, crystal blue lagoons, rainforests, unique wildlife and incredibly welcoming people.
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Cardinal-elect Czerny: New mission, new service, great honour
Sep 03, 2019
Among the 13 new cardinals that Pope Francis announced on Sunday, 1 September, is Jesuit priest Father Michael Czerny, the Under-Secretary of the Migrants and Refugees Section of the Vatican Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development. He will be made cardinal on 5 October.
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Cardinal-elect Besungu: Recognition of their work to give voice to the suffering people
Sep 03, 2019
Archbishop Fridolin Ambongo Besungu said he was totally taken aback as he did not have any clue regarding his nomination. He came to know about it only from the people who started sending him messages of congratulation.
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Cardinal-elect Ayuso: Will give my life to the Church to promote inter-religious dialogue
Sep 03, 2019
Spanish Bishop Miguel Angel Ayuso Guixot, the President of the Vatican’s Pontifical Council for Inter-religious Dialogue, will be among 13 new cardinals that Pope Francis will create on 5 October.
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Cardinal-elect Hollerich promises to live his mission with humility
Sep 03, 2019
Archbishop Höllerich, SJ, Archbishop of Luxembourg, is one of the 13 men chosen by Pope Francis to receive a red hat during the Consistory of 5 Octobe
Sunday Reflection
Our lives should reflect the Spirit
Reflecting on our Sunday Readings with Fr Philip Tay, OCD