Global Church News
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Catholic parish attacked in Niger
May 15, 2019
A Catholic priest is wounded during an attack on his parish in the Diocese of Niamey in the West African nation of Niger, where Catholic communities are increasingly under threat.
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Filaret breaks with Ukrainian autocephalous Church. Epifanyj closer to Greek Catholics
May 15, 2019
The Patriarch Emeritus concerned by lack of attention to him and fears the new president Volodymyr Zelensky. The Metropolitan of Kiev meets the Major Archbishop Svjatoslav Shevchuk and dreams of union.
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A look at Amazonia ahead of the October Synod of Bishops
May 15, 2019
In this video, Vatican Media presents some excerpts of video footage of the Pan-Amazon Region looking forward to the Synod of Bishops in October 2019.
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Romania: Presentation of the Hymn Dedicated to the Pope’s Visit
May 15, 2019
The hymn, inspired in the motto “Let Us Walk Together,” of Pope Francis’ Apostolic Journey to Romania, from May 31 to June 2, 2019, was presented on Saturday, May 11.
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Sri Lanka holds first public Masses since Easter attacks
May 14, 2019
The Sri Lankan Catholic Church on May 12 held its first public Sunday Masses since suicide bombers claimed more than 250 lives and injured hundreds of others on Easter.
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Lebanon mourns the death of Patriarch Sfeir, herald of national unity
May 14, 2019
Born in the year Greater Lebanon was proclaimed, the patriarch witnessed all the main events that have shaped the country’s modern history. For Patriarch Rahi, the country has lost an "icon". National unity and independence topped the list of his concerns. He was able to challenge the "intimidation and terror" wall built by the Syrians.
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Burkina Faso: Funeral of slain priest and parishioners held
May 14, 2019
The funeral has been held Monday of a priest and five parishioners killed in a devastating attack on a Church in Burkina Faso.
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Medjugorje, the Marian faith and the decision of the Pastor
May 14, 2019
The authorization of pilgrimages is a sign of recognition of the good that happens in the parish shrine, where many people come closer to the sacraments.
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Two days of national mourning and schools closed for the death of Patriarch Nasrallah Sfeir
May 14, 2019
The patriarch Emeritus died on the night between 11 and 12 May. "The Maronite Church is an orphan and Lebanon is in mourning," says Card. Beshara Rai.
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Card Becciu: Blessed Conchita, a faithful echo of the Sorrowful Mother
May 14, 2019
In his homily for the beatification of Maria Concepcion Cabrera de Armida, the Prefect of the Congregation for the Causes of Saints portrays the new Blessed as wife, mother, widow – and an inspirer of religious institutes and apostolic initiatives like no other.
Sunday Reflection
From mere productivity to wholehearted fruitfulness
Reflecting on our Sunday Readings with the Editor