Global Church News
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Why this bill could be crucial for Iraq's beleaguered Christians
Jun 08, 2017
After a myriad of reports of United States humanitarian aid not reaching Christian genocide survivors in Iraq, their advocates in the U.S. are hoping that will change very soon.
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‘Signs of torture’ found on body of Bishop who allegedly committed suicide
Jun 07, 2017
Bishop Jean-Marie Benoit Bala of Bafia disappeared last week
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ISIS-affiliated militants destroy church in Philippines
Jun 07, 2017
The Bishop of Marawi described the desecration as 'blasphemy' and 'demonic'
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Bishop: Manchester has yet to grieve over attack
Jun 07, 2017
Bishop John Arnold said public displays of resilience risked 'throwing a blanket' over a deeper desire to mourn for the victims
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A Minute for Peace
Jun 07, 2017
The International Bureau of the International Council of Catholic Men (Unum Omnes) has requested all members to observe “A Minute for Peace” prayer on Thursday, June 8, 2017 at 1pm.
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Ukraine's Cardinal Lubomyr Husar recalled as a spiritual father
Jun 07, 2017
Cardinal Lubomyr Husar, Major Archbishop Emeritus of Kyiv-Halych and former head of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church, died May 31 at the age of 84.
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Christians pray for democracy in China, dedicate Pentecost to the victims of Tiananmen
Jun 07, 2017
At least a thousand Catholics and Protestants took part in the rally before joining the Victoria Park vigil. For Auxiliary Bishop Joseph Ha, the commemoration makes it possible to see God's love and hope in the events of China and Hong Kong. Justice, freedom, democracy, human dignity, and peace are the values of the Kingdom of God.
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7th Asian Youth Day, strength and enthusiasm of bearing witness
Jun 07, 2017
The coming edition will be held from 30 July to 6 August in Jogyakarta, archdiocese of Semarang. It will be an opportunity for young people to renew and deepen their faith in the context of multicultural Asia, and for the Indonesia Church to share its experience. One participant, Michael Irwanto Fame, is "convinced that this event will give us, the youth of Indonesia, strength and enthusiasm to face God's mission and bear witness to the Gospel”.
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A Minute for Peace with Pope Francis – June 8, 2017 at 1.00 p.m
Jun 06, 2017
The promoters of this initiative are asking their members and all men and women of good will to stop for a minute at 1 p.m. on 8 June 2017.
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Angola: Archbishop challenges Faithful to build a better society
Jun 06, 2017
Angola’s Archbishop Emeritus of Lubango, Archbishop Zacarias Kamwenho celebrated this year’s Pentecost Sunday in the Cathedral of St. Joseph, Lubango
Sunday Reflection
From mere productivity to wholehearted fruitfulness
Reflecting on our Sunday Readings with the Editor