Global Church News
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Pope in Bulgaria prays for peace according to the example of St Francis
May 07, 2019
Pope Francis’ prayer for peace in Independence Square is his last public event in Sofia, and a summary of the themes of his Apostolic journey to Bulgaria.
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A parish should be a home with open doors
May 07, 2019
The parish should be at the center of the community, a place where God’s presence is felt and hope and love are shared with the world, Pope Francis told Catholics in Bulgaria, Monday.
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Card Ranjith calls for calm after Christians and Muslims clash in Negombo
May 07, 2019
Muslim properties were attacked yesterday. The police did not announce any arrests or injuries. Public schools reopened today but were deserted. For Christians, Sunday liturgy was in front of the TV. Some 600 foreigners have been expelled, including 200 Islamic clerics.
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Sri Lanka’s churches closed for second week
May 07, 2019
Catholic leaders cancelled Sunday Masses as Sri Lanka’s churches remained closed for a second week for fear of further terrorist attacks after the Easter Sunday suicide bombings that killed more than 250 people.
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Young people in Lahore discuss conflicts between religious traditions
May 07, 2019
The Youth Development Foundation is behind "peace camps" for young people of different faiths. Prejudices against other religious traditions are fuelled by "semi-illiterate and biased preachers who are responsible for misleading worshipers in our mosques."
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Some 600 Catholic soldiers and police take part in Mass in Pontianak
May 07, 2019
Archbishop Agus wants to create opportunities for Catholics in uniform to meet. He appointed the military chaplain in the Archdiocese of Pontianak for the next three years. "The commitment and good example of the Church” have been “fruitful", said an Armed Forces general.
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Pope in Bulgaria: The world of migrants is a bit of a cross, so many people suffer
May 06, 2019
Francis visits a refugee center in private. Other children, about fifty, in celebration, awaited the Pope in the church of the Sacred Heart of Rakovsky, for the celebration of the Mass with first Communions.
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Fasting, prayer and solidarity: Muslims worldwide celebrate the beginning of Ramadan
May 06, 2019
The holy month of fasting will end on June 4 with the feast of Eid al-Fitr. Public offices and companies reduce working hours. Saudi newspaper praises the acts of charity of "Muslims and Christians". After years of war, in Syria the markets are again crowded. In Iran there are fears of the announcement of new US sanctions.
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Cyclone Fani devastates India and Bangladesh. Caritas: Dramatic hygienic conditions
May 06, 2019
The tropical storm has destroyed at least 10 thousand villages in India and 1,000 homes in Bangladesh. The churches of Bhubhaneswar and the archbishop's see are also damaged. The Catholic association is assisting the displaced.
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Pope in Bulgaria: Ecumenism and the example of Saints Cyril and Methodius
May 06, 2019
Pope Francis reflects on the example of Saints Cyril and Methodius during his meeting in Sofia with Patriarch Neophyte, Head of the Bulgarian Orthodox Church, along with Metropolitans and Bishops of the Holy Synod.
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From mere productivity to wholehearted fruitfulness
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