Global Church News
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Pope condemns possession of nuclear weapons in shift from church's acceptance of deterrence
Nov 13, 2017
Pope Francis has openly denounced the continuing possession of nuclear weapons by various world governments, in what appears to be a departure from the Roman Catholic Church's prior acceptance of the Cold War-era global system of nuclear deterrence and mutually assured destruction.
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Cardinal Zen asks for God ‘s grace to save the Church in China and the Holy See from the 'precipice'
Nov 13, 2017
Fr. Wei Heping, 41, died in mysterious circumstances, his body dumped in a river in Taiyuan (Shanxi). For the police claim he committed suicide. Family members are not allowed to even see the autopsy report. For Card. Zen the Holy See (which "is not necessarily the Pope") seeks a compromise at all costs with the Chinese government, risking "to sell out the faithful Church". Justice and Peace publish a booklet about Fr. Wei, not to forget.
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Card Bo makes an appeal ahead of the pope's visit
Nov 13, 2017
The prelate expresses appreciation for the government's commitment to implementing Kofi Annan's recommendations. Poverty, youth, conflict and drug abuse are some of the challenges facing the people of Myanmar. Religious leaders are urged to use prudence and promote harmony.
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Aach Bishop. Rugambwa is new Secretary for Evangelization of peoples
Nov 13, 2017
Pope Francis appointed Archbishop Protase Rugambwa as the new Secretary of the Congregation for the Evangelization of Peoples.
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Is the Benedict Option the only option?
Nov 13, 2017
When Josh and Laura Martin, both converts to the faith, moved their growing family of six from the city of Dallas, Texas to the hills of Oklahoma, they didn’t necessarily know that they were participating in the “Benedict Option.”
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Cardinal Parolin invokes God's wisdom on the US Bishops
Nov 13, 2017
Speaking to the US bishops gathered for the opening Mass of their plenary assembly on Sunday, the Vatican Secretary of State encouraged them to continue their prophetic witness in the face of the challenges facing the country.
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Father Janos Brenner: Hungarian priest and martyr
Nov 12, 2017
Brenner was born on Dec. 27, 1931 in Szombathely, Hungary.
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The Pope and the princess – holiness really is for all
Nov 12, 2017
These two very different people show how everyone is called to serve God
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Young Catholics: Church supporting Filipino youth
Nov 12, 2017
Young people in the Philippines face many social problems and challenges, such human trafficking, teen pregnancy, drug and substance abuse, poverty, crime, lack of employment, and family disintegration.
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New Papal Nuncio Philippines arrives in Manila
Nov 12, 2017
Archbishop Gabriele Giordano Caccia, the newly appointed Papal Nuncio to the Philippines, arrived in Manila on Friday.
Sunday Reflection
The power of love
Reflecting on our Sunday Readings with Fr Joseph Lubula