Global Church News
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The “strength of the Church is within the small churches”, says Laos’s first Cardinal
Jun 19, 2017
On 21 May, Pope Francis announced his nomination, a surprise for Laos’s 50,000- strong Catholic community. It is a “baby Church” that experiences the first proclamation and is turned towards Tribals and animists.
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Italian police recover St John Bosco’s brain from teapot
Jun 19, 2017
Fingerprints of the accused had been found on the glass case protecting the reliquary
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First ever World Day of the Poor to be observed on Sunday 19 November
Jun 19, 2017
The first World Day of the Poor will be observed in the universal Church on Sunday 19 November 2017 at the request of Pope Francis.
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'Potential Terrorist Attack' in London: a vehicle rams faithful leaving a mosque. One dead and eight injured
Jun 19, 2017
'Potential Terrorist Attack' in London: a vehicle rams faithful leaving a mosque. One dead and eight injured
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Christians and Muslims to rebuild Mosul university library after destructions by the Islamic State
Jun 19, 2017
Professors, students, intellectuals and private donors, in Iraq and abroad, are contributing with books and donations. The initiative began three months ago, when the eastern sector of the city was freed. The university president bemoans the destruction, almost 100 per cent loss. The library held thousands of rare books inside. So far 6,000 books have been collected so far.
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Bishops' President 'losing hope' Francis will visit India in 2017
Jun 18, 2017
The head of India's Catholic Bishops' conference said he thinks Pope Francis may not be able to visit his country as planned at the end of 2017.
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Fr. Neuhaus: Christian Migrants of the Holy Land, bearers of
Jun 18, 2017
In the Holy Land there are 150,000 Christian migrants, 60,000 Catholics. They come from all over the world, with different hopes and motives: those looking for work, those fleeing from war and dictatorship. The Church of Jerusalem "A Mother where everyone can feel at home" gives them support.
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Cameroon's Bishops ask state action to protect clergy in wake of murder
Jun 17, 2017
After determining that one of their confreres was murdered two weeks ago, the bishops of Cameroon have called on the national government to take up its task of protecting human life.
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Poverty requires action, not empty words, Pope says
Jun 17, 2017
People cannot sit back and be indifferent or unresponsive to growing poverty in the world as a privileged minority accumulates "ostentatious wealth," Pope Francis said.
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Saving ancient Christian cultures…one story at a time
Jun 17, 2017
Ancient artifacts. Centuries-old legends. Prayers dating back to the time of Christ. An enemy seeking to destroy it all. And a team of dedicated scholars trying to save the memories before it’s too late.
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