Global Church News
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Symbol of tolerance, oldest Christian site reopens in Sir Bani Yas
Jun 17, 2019
The conservation work now gives access to new areas of the complex, which includes a church and a monastery. For local Muslim authorities, the site is a source of pride and confirms the importance of interfaith dialogue. The site is considered a symbol of tolerance that “favours the relationship between the religions,” said For Vicar of Arabia, in the wake of Pope Francis’s visit.
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Meet the Bishop who weaves Gospel verses, art, and Tolkien into his ministry
Jun 17, 2019
There are Bishops who may or may not tweet with any regularity, and then there’s “Amigo de Frodo”, who provides daily Gospel verses, bits of art and l
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Hong Kong suspends plans for extradition law
Jun 17, 2019
Chief Executive Carrie Lam admits communication "inadequacies", wants to restore "peace and order", and will listen to everyone, the opposition included. Still, the Civil Human Rights Front will continue to demonstrate. Trade unions plan strike with business backing. The mainland has been silent so far.
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The Pope's visit a "historic" event: High expectation among the Christians of Nineveh
Jun 15, 2019
Don Paolo speaks of an "important" presence for the Christians of the plain, who still live "a difficult situation". There is "expectation and trepidation" among the faithful, "the official date" is expected to celebrate. Barham Salih received Patriarch Sako to begin work in preparation for the visit.
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Pope: Pimino "God’s blacksmith", happy by name and nature, on path towards sainthood
Jun 15, 2019
PIME brother Felice Tantardini, spent 69 years on a mission in Myanmar. The name given to him by his mother always pleased him, because "it expresses the ideal of my life: strive to be happy, always and at all costs, and be intent on making others happy".
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St Anthony's Shrine reopens after the Easter Sunday attack
Jun 14, 2019
The Sri Lankan Navy repaired the church after a suicide bomber killed 54 people, who are already saints, according to Archbishop Ranjth.
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Bishop Joseph Ha cried for the youth of Hong Kong
Jun 14, 2019
For the auxiliary bishop of Hong Kong, the demands of young people are just and show they "care about society". Ongoing protests against the extradition law are the only way forward against a political system unwilling to listen.
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Crowds celebrate Saint Anthony at the National Shrine in Pila
Jun 14, 2019
“For every Mass, the church is packed,” said the rector and parish priest. After the ancient church in Pila became a shrine, the number of devotees has been steadily climbing. Volunteers travel everywhere in the Philippines to encourage devotion to Saint Anthony among Catholics.
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Card Zen: The Hong Kong government is driving young people to despair, to the point of letting themselves be shot
Jun 14, 2019
In his homily, Card Joseph Zen, bishop emeritus of Hong Kong, spoke about yesterday's protests against a draft extradition bill.
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Indonesian Bishops meet with Pope Francis
Jun 14, 2019
This week the 37 prelates are in the Vatican on their ad limina apostolorum pilgrimage. Even if a minority, the Indonesian Church is vibrant thanks to the enthusiastic participation of the faithful. The bishops are engaged in a "creative pastoral evangelization". Archbishop Suharyo: "Optimistic for the future of Catholics".
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