Global Church News
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Card. Ranjith: Fears of renewed attacks means Masses canceled also this Sunday
May 04, 2019
The Archbishop of Colombo, Card. Malcolm Ranjith, announced the cancellation of all the masses scheduled for next Sunday, May 5th. Just two days ago the cardinal had established the resumption of liturgical services in the churches of Sri Lanka, after the serious attacks on Easter Sunday against three churches and three hotels in Colombo.
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World Press Freedom Day: “Media for Democracy”
May 04, 2019
Today’s celebration of World Press Freedom Day centers on the theme of “Media for Democracy: journalism and elections in times of disinformation”.
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Card. Parolin: Pope brings peace, unity to Bulgaria & North Macedonia
May 04, 2019
During Pope Francis’ Apostolic Visit to the Balkan nations of Bulgaria and North Macedonia, Cardinal Pietro Parolin says the Pope will be highlighting “that which unites”.
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Bulgaria’s forgotten catholics await Papal recognition
May 03, 2019
The small but ancient Catholic community in Bulgaria is preparing for the Pope’s visit in May with joy – although the same cannot be said of the Bulgarian Orthodox Church.
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Zimbabwean Bishops reportedly approve beatification cause of lay missionary
May 03, 2019
The Bishops' conference of Zimbabwe approved Wednesday the opening of the cause for canonization of John Bradburne, a lay missionary to the area in the 1970s, according to a report.
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Wounds to Indonesian Capuchin stir up stigmata fever
May 03, 2019
A Capuchin seminarian from North Sumatra has become an online sensation in Indonesia after images were circulated showing him with what appear to be wounds similar to those suffered by Christ during his crucifixion.
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Girl with no hands wins handwriting contest
May 03, 2019
Sara Hinesley, 10, doesn’t understand why it’s so remarkable that she won a national handwriting competition.
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Venezuelan National Guard attacks church during Mass
May 03, 2019
Members of the Venezuelan National Guard attacked a Catholic church in San Cristobal Wednesday, amid nationwide protests against the government of president Nicolas Maduro.
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Catholic Relief Services aids cyclone-stricken nothern Mozambique
May 03, 2019
Catholic Relief Services is appealing for additional aid after Cyclone Kenneth struck northern Mozambique last week, the second such storm to hit the country in recent months.
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Jesus replaced law of revenge with law of love
May 03, 2019
The scales of justice cannot solve everything, especially when it comes to stopping a cycle of evil vengeance, Pope Francis said.
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