Global Church News
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Bartholomew and Kirill, dialogue towards a Ukrainian solution
Sep 03, 2018
The ecumenical patriarch and the patriarch of Moscow met in Constantinople. No final declaration, but appreciation for the climate of "dialogue" and "satisfaction" for the meeting. For the Ukrainian media, Bartholomew placed Kirill in front of the fait accompli: the autonomy of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church, but headed by Onufrij and not Filaret (of Kiev).
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Archdiocese of Bombay launching “Green Diocese” initiative
Sep 03, 2018
Cardinal Oswald Gracias, the Archbishop of Bombay has announced that the “Green Diocese” initiative will be flagged off on September 1, the Catholic Church’s World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation.
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US halts funding to UN agency for Palestinian refugees
Sep 03, 2018
The United States says it is cutting all funding for the United Nation’s Palestinian refugee agency, despite supplying nearly 30 percent of the total budget for the UNRWA.
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Church in Australia responds to the Royal Commission
Sep 03, 2018
The Australian Bishops and religious leaders respond on Thursday to the Royal Commission report, addressing victims of sexual abuse and their loved ones, the Catholic community, government and the people of Australia, saying it is a “significant step”.
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New Philippine ambassador to Holy See begins her mission
Sep 03, 2018
Ms. Grace Relucio Princesa presented her credentials to Pope Francis on Sept 1, at the start of her diplomatic mission to the Holy See.
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Water and Faith Day, fighting for water for all
Sep 01, 2018
"Water and Faith Day" is commemorated on August 30th this year to help the 2 billion people worldwide who do not have access to clean water gain this fundamental human right.
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Bartholomew: Humanity has no future if it does not respect its 'home'
Sep 01, 2018
The Ecumenical Patriarchate released a message for this year’s Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation. “It is impossible to truly care for human beings while at the same time destroying the natural environment as the very foundation of life, essentially undermining the future of humanity.”
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Grace Before Meals, Brings Families Together
Aug 31, 2018
Praying as a family before meals is an essential link to family life because it allows God to be part of your family’s experience.
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Life, family and religious freedom: Announcing the Gospel of Life in Bolivia
Aug 31, 2018
The XI International Congress “Life, Family and Religious Freedom”, taking place at the Bolivian Catholic University of St Paul in La Paz on Friday, brings together people and organizations working to protect the rights of the family.
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Standing up for God and the Church
Aug 31, 2018
This is about our Father in Heaven and our Mother Church being maligned
Sunday Reflection
Embracing the wisdom of the human heart
Reflecting on our Sunday Readings with Fr George Vaithynathan