Global Church News
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Convocation delegates sent home to imitate Jesus in reaching the margins
Jul 14, 2017
Jesus took a few loaves and fishes and turned them into a feast for thousands, offering the church an example of faith in action, Cardinal Daniel N. DiNardo of Galveston-Houston said in sending 3,500 delegates home from the "Convocation of Catholic Leaders: The Joy of the Gospel in America."
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Time to implement Vatican II’s teaching on the laity
Jul 14, 2017
“This is a moment in the life of the church where we can really try to implement what the Second Vatican Council already spoke about, which is the role of the laity in the Church,” Cardinal Kevin Farrell said in an exclusive interview with America in his office in Rome.
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These youth feed 2000 homeless people every night in Uruguay
Jul 14, 2017
For many people, a warm meal is a way to come together, celebrate, and spend time with friends and family. For homeless people living on the streets of Montevideo, Uruguay, it’s an experience that’s rare. But about 500 young people in the city are working to change that.
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In Ukraine, Cardinal Sandri says there's hope for the future
Jul 14, 2017
Shortly after Pope Francis donated money to help those suffering from Ukraine's ongoing conflict, Cardinal Leonardo Sandri arrived in the country, saying that while pained, he sees hope for the future.
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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.
Sunday Reflection
Our lives should reflect the Spirit
Reflecting on our Sunday Readings with Fr Philip Tay, OCD