Global Church News
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A Church on mission – Zambia celebrates 125 years of the Catholic faith
Jul 29, 2017
As Zambia concluded a year of celebration marking 125 years since the Church was established in the country, its bishops have said that while it was once a missionary Church, it is now a Church on mission.
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Scotland to be consecrated to the Immaculate Heart of Mary
Jul 29, 2017
Scotland is to be consecrated to the Immaculate Heart of Mary for the first time.
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Investigation into Regensburg choir finds more than 500 boys were abused
Jul 28, 2017
More than 500 boys suffered abuse at the hands of dozens of teachers and priests at the school that trains the prestigious boys’ choir of the Regensburg Cathedral in Germany, said an independent investigator.
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Pastoral work and theology cannot be separated
Jul 28, 2017
We often hear it said of Pope Francis: “He’s not a great theologian, but he is a great pastor,” as if this assertion made any sense.
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In Java, 19 new Priests ordained in just two weeks
Jul 28, 2017
While European countries suffer from a lack of priests, and religious vocation seems increasingly unattractive, Indonesia, the most populous Muslim state in the world, is experiencing a golden season of Christian religious vocations.
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Our Lady of Czestochowa to receive a new crown
Jul 28, 2017
Three hundred years ago this September the image of Our Lady of Czestochowa was crowned Queen and Protector of Poland by Clement XI.
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Want to change the world? It starts with joy, Archbishop Chaput says
Jul 28, 2017
In a world that can sometimes seem disheartening, Christians have a path to the future in lives of joy and love, Archbishop Chaput said Thursday.
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In Bangladesh, church stands up for ethnic minorities
Jul 28, 2017
The Catholic Church in Bangladesh is speaking up for the rights of the country’s ethnic minorities, bemoaning the fact that ethnic and religious minorities are not explicitly mentioned in the nation’s constitution.
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Dhaka, Priests study how to improve closer collaboration with lay people
Jul 28, 2017
From 24 to 27 July, the Bangladesh Diocesan Priests' Fraternity Seminar was held. The association wants to promote "healthy relationships" between religious and lay people in the parishes. Encourage collaboration to "increase Church activities".
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Statement claims radical feminist group bombed Mexico Bishops' conference
Jul 28, 2017
An online statement purporting to be from a radical feminist group has claimed responsibility for the explosive set off at the Mexican Bishops' Conference earlier this week.
Sunday Reflection
From mere productivity to wholehearted fruitfulness
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