Global Church News
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Opposing nuclear weapons, young and old find common ground
Jul 17, 2017
From the gallery of United Nations Conference Room 1, it didn't take long to figure out that something of a generation gap was in play.
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Chile hopes Pope Francis' visit will bring a 'revolution of tenderness'
Jul 17, 2017
The head of communications for Pope Francis’ upcoming visit to Chile said the country is in a period of social unrest, but the country has hope his trip will help them to rebuild on a foundation of love and tenderness.
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Sistine Chapel Choir tours South Korea
Jul 17, 2017
The Sistine Chapel Choir has made its first concert tour in South Korea where it performed in six cities.
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Indonesia Bishop celebrates 50 years of priesthood
Jul 17, 2017
Retired Franciscan Bishop Michael Cosmas Angkur of Bogor in West Java celebrated 50 years of priesthood on July 14.
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Crosses broken and cemetery desecrated in Goa due to religious hatred, Mgr Neri Ferrao says
Jul 17, 2017
Several acts of vandalism and religious intolerance against Christians have occurred recently in Goa, including the desecration of a cemetery and the destruction of at least 11 crosses, the pieces strewn on the side of the road.
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In the midst of Venezuelan violence, public Mass brings forgiveness, hope
Jul 17, 2017
Sometimes it is easy to forget how powerful faith can be in helping us get through hard times.
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Holy Homebrew: Catholic priest wins brewing's highest honor
Jul 16, 2017
Long blessed by Catholics as a “healthful drink for mankind,” one Texas priest has managed to take beer to new heights – winning the highest award in the United States for home-brewed beverages.
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As US hits refugee cap, bishops ask Trump administration to do more
Jul 16, 2017
With the United States government’s cap on refugees having been reached for the year, the nation's bishops have issued a plea to the Trump administrat
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New research: Shroud of Turin bears blood of a torture victim
Jul 15, 2017
New research indicates that the Shroud of Turin shows signs of blood from a torture victim, and undermines arguments that the reputed burial shroud of Jesus Christ was painted.
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Mosul needs help to rebuild, Iraqi official cautions
Jul 15, 2017
Just days after Iraqi forces completed their recapture of Mosul from the Islamic State, the nation's ambassador to the Holy See has said that they are eager to rebuild the city and have people return home, but it will require help to do so.
Sunday Reflection
Our lives should reflect the Spirit
Reflecting on our Sunday Readings with Fr Philip Tay, OCD