Global Church News
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Pope commends North Macedonians for respect among cultures, ethnic identities
May 08, 2019
Speaking to North Macedonian authorities Tuesday, Pope Francis commended the country for its tradition of peaceful coexistence among its variety of cultures and religious and ethnic communities.
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Pope in Macedonia: Like Mother Teresa do not be afraid of dreaming big
May 08, 2019
An interfaith meeting with young people and a meeting with priests ended Francis' day in Skopje. “Think of Mother Teresa,” he said. “[W]hen she lived
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Asia Bibi has left Pakistan
May 08, 2019
Pakistan's Foreign Ministry confirms her departure. She may be bound for Canada.
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Black Easter: Church's stellar reply to Sri Lanka attacks
May 08, 2019
The aftermath of the terrorist attacks on churches and hotels on Easter Sunday in Sri Lanka has given the Catholic Church and Christians of all shades a chance to shine in terms of their response to the tragedy.
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Hunger for God, feed the poor, Pope Francis urges Macedonian Catholics
May 08, 2019
Following the example of St. Mother Teresa of Kolkata, hunger for Jesus, partake in the Bread of Life, and then feed Jesus hidden in the poor, Pope Francis said in North Macedonia on Tuesday.
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Pope inflight press conference: 'I thank the Lord for the energy he gives me!'
May 08, 2019
Answering questions put to him by reporters on the papal flight back from Bulgaria and North Macedonia, Pope Francis touched on topics including relations with the Orthodox Church, Women’s Diaconate and... the secret of his own strength and energy!
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Handan, Shen Liu church demolition begins. The destruction of 23 more churches is scheduled
May 08, 2019
The government wants to demolish the church because it is "too visible from the highway". It also says that there are no building permits. But the faithful say this is false. The Communist Party changes attitudes "like the moon": first it gives the permits, then it denies them. Prayer campaign of the faithful. Handan is only the first step: other dioceses are next.
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For Pope, Macedonia, the country of Mother Teresa, is an example of fraternity and integration
May 08, 2019
In Skopje, Francis praised North Macedonia’s openness to migrants, backing its quest for membership in the European Union. The Mass was dedicated to the “hunger for God”. For him, “We have become accustomed to eating the stale bread of disinformation and ending up as prisoners of dishonour, labels and ignominy.”
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Krasnaja Gorka, the "beautiful Mountain" of Easter time
May 08, 2019
Pagan observances mix with Christian symbolism to exalt the Resurrection of Christ who gives life. Colored eggs, the wedding season, proofs of the Resurrection.
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Pope in Macedonia: Mother Teresa, prayerful voice of the poor
May 07, 2019
Francis in Skopje, the birthplace of the Saint, blessed the first stone of the sanctuary dedicated to her. "From here we pray to you: intercede with Jesus / so that we also obtain the grace / to be vigilant and attentive to the cry of the poor, / of those who are deprived of their rights, / of the sick, the marginalized, the last".
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