Global Church News
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Kirill’s encyclical on the 100th anniversary of the Patriarchate: Join Christians in Russia and the world
Sep 01, 2017
Two centuries after its suppression by Peter the Great, the Patriarchate was restored in 1917. The resumption of Church reform. Social media for reading the Bible. Overcome divisions, even with Catholics. Former Ambassador to the Holy See: Ensuring a Living Space for Christians.
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Here's what Benedict XVI's former students will discuss next month
Sep 01, 2017
The persecution and martyrdom of Christians will be the topic of discussion at an annual gathering of Pope Benedict XVI’s former theology students, wh
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Chicago Archdiocese to receive relic of Saint Teresa of Calcutta
Sep 01, 2017
On Sept. 5, Saint Mark's Parish in the Archdiocese of Chicago will receive a first class relic of Saint Teresa of Calcutta for public veneration, which will then be permanently kept in the church.
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Caritas waste management programme based on Reuse, Reduce, Recycle
Aug 31, 2017
Sri Lanka's Caritas (SEDEC) has launched a campaign to raise awareness about waste disposal, backed by the country’s 14 bishops, including Card Malcolm Ranjith, archbishop of Colombo.
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Vigil continues around the Changzhi church at risk of expropriation and demolition
Aug 31, 2017
The tension around the Wangcun Church (Changzhi), which is at risk of land reclamation and demolition, has intensified after yesterday's clashes and the blockade (temporary) of the bulldozers.
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A little bit of 'youthful euphoria' is healthy for Christian life, Pope says
Aug 31, 2017
On Wednesday, Pope Francis told pilgrims to ignore gloomy people that drag others down, and stressed the need to maintain a healthy dose of the joy experienced in our first encounter with Christ, which he said must serve as a constant motivation to spread the good news.
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Trump announces new troops in Afghanistan, takes a “militarist” turn
Aug 31, 2017
US President Donald Trump said he wants to send fresh troops to Afghanistan, not “to construct democracies” but for the purpose of “killing terrorists
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Doha, more rights to migrant domestic workers
Aug 31, 2017
Domestic workers should work for a maximum of up to 10 hours, receive monthly payments and one holiday per week, as well as a three-week vacation during the year. This is the content of the new Qatar-approved law on the rights of domestic workers. The norm will protect thousands of home cooks and cleaners in the Gulf Country, almost all foreigners.
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India’s president praises Church for assistance to the poor
Aug 31, 2017
A group of bishops from across India met with the country’s new president and vice-president on Aug 24, with both leaders voicing their support of the Church’s work in spiritual development and assistance to the poor.
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Spanish terror cell planned to attack Barcelona’s cathedral
Aug 31, 2017
The terror cell that struck Barcelona on August 17 and killed 14 people and wounded over a hundred had originally planned to drive three vans packed w
Sunday Reflection
The power of love
Reflecting on our Sunday Readings with Fr Joseph Lubula