Global Church News
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Opinions divided in reaction to decision on Pell
Aug 31, 2019
The decision by the Court of Appeal in Victoria to reject Cardinal George Pell’s appeal of his conviction for child sex abuse Wednesday, Aug 21 has divided opinion among court watchers, both Catholic and secular.
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Exorcists to Jesuit head: Satan is real
Aug 31, 2019
An international organisation of Catholic exorcists said that the existence of Satan as a real and personal being is a truth of Christian doctrine.
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Pope prays for reconciliation process ahead of Mozambique visit
Aug 30, 2019
Pope Francis sends his greetings to the people of Mozambique ahead of his Apostolic Journey on 4-6 September, asking them to pray for him and for reco
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Anglican head visits Sri Lanka, mourns Easter Sunday victims
Aug 30, 2019
Archbishop Justin Welby of Canterbury is on a three-day visit to Sri Lanka to show his solidarity with the Christians and people of the country, following Easter Sunday's terrorist attacks.
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Eritrea: 150 Christians arrested on account of their faith
Aug 30, 2019
Eritrea’s government has arrested 150 Christians in just 3 months, while dragging others before courts and asking them to "renounce Christ”.
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China, second bishop consecrated under Sino-Holy See agreement
Aug 30, 2019
The Vatican on Wednesday confirmed the second episcopal consecration in China under last year's Provisional Agreement between the Holy See and China.
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India expels 86-year-old Spanish nun who helped the poor
Aug 30, 2019
The Indian government has refused to renew the visa of an elderly Spanish nun who had worked for the country’s poor for five decades.
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Myanmar, Bangladesh religious leaders endorse Rohingya Refugee solution
Aug 30, 2019
In a joint statement issued by Religions for Peace leaders from India’s neighbours Myanmar and Bangladesh, holding Track II Consultations on the Rohingya refugee problem affecting their two countries endorsed the bilateral agreement at the Religion for Peace (RfP) 10th World Assembly in Lindau, Germany August 20-23.
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Ghana’s faith-based community learns how to recycle hazardous e-waste
Aug 29, 2019
The growing amount of waste generated by outdated computers, cellphones and electrical machinery poses serious environmental challenges around the world.
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Syriac Catholic Church reestablishes diocese in northern Iraq
Aug 29, 2019
To support the faithful and encourage them to stay in their homeland, the Syriac Catholic Church has reestablished a diocese for the Kurdistan region of Iraq.
Sunday Reflection
Our lives should reflect the Spirit
Reflecting on our Sunday Readings with Fr Philip Tay, OCD