Global Church News
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Yemeni minister: Fr. Tom Uzhunnalil is still alive
Jul 14, 2017
After nearly a year since his kidnapping, Yemen officials say that Fr. Tom Uzhunnalil is in fact alive and efforts are being made for his release.
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Court convicts Israeli man for arson at ‘miracle’ church
Jul 14, 2017
A court has convicted an Israeli man for an arson attack at the church where Christians believe Jesus performed the miracle of the loaves and fishes, court documents said Tuesday.
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Bishop lauds bill to fight human trafficking
Jul 14, 2017
An upgrade to a key anti-trafficking bill passed the U.S. House on Wednesday, and has been praised by one U.S. bishop as “an important step” in the fight to abolish modern-day slavery.
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Cardinal Ranjith calls for prayers and fasting after dengue kills 225 people this year
Jul 14, 2017
The capital region is the most affected area. Mosquito breeding has been made worse by heavy rains. Colombo's archbishop called for “acts of fasting and penance in expiation for our weaknesses and sins."
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Philippines’ oldest mosque gets a facelift
Jul 14, 2017
The Philippines’ oldest mosque, which was built in 1380 in Mindanao, is getting a facelift to preserve its religious and historical importance.
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Economic solutions need broader vision, Pope tells G-20 leaders
Jul 14, 2017
World leaders attending the Group of 20 meeting in Hamburg, Germany, must reflect on the repercussions their decisions may have on the entire global community and not just their own countries, Pope Francis said.
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Liu Xiaobo has died
Jul 14, 2017
Until the last moment, the Chinese government wanted to keep the great dissident and 2010 Nobel Peace Prize laurate under their control.
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The crisis between Riyadh and Doha is driving Catholics out of Qatar
Jul 14, 2017
Bishop Camillo Ballin noted that several Catholic families have already left in the last few weeks. A "social crisis" is unfolding with many people (including Christians) losing their job. Fear and uncertainty surround the future of the “blockaded country". Saudis extend the deadline for their demands by 48 hours.
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Post-convocation challenge: Translate event’s message into practice
Jul 14, 2017
Many of the Catholic leaders attending the July 1-4 gathering in Orlando, Florida, have been to enough retreats or conferences over the years to know that the real challenge comes when they try to put what they heard into practice.
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In wake of North Korea threat, Bishops call for elimination of nuclear weapons
Jul 14, 2017
Just days after North Korea tested an intercontinental ballistic missile that can reach Alaska, bishops in the United States and Europe have called fo
Sunday Reflection
Are we living in the freedom and joy of the Resurrection or behind locked doors?
Reflecting on our Sunday Readings with the Editor