Global Church News
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Catholic Bishops respond to tragic terrorist attacks in London
Jun 06, 2017
Catholic Cardinals and bishops throughout the world are offering their prayers after the terrorist attack in London last night that left seven dead and dozens more injured.
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Wenzhou, 20 days and still no news of Msgr. Peter Shao Zhumin, seized by police
Jun 06, 2017
The bishop disappeared after being called for a meeting with the Office for Religious Affairs. Bishop Shao is recognized by the Vatican, but not by the government. The bishop's mother, 90, asks to be able to see her son.
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Uganda Martyrs were ordinary people
Jun 05, 2017
The Uganda Martyrs Day celebration has taken place at Uganda’s Namugongo shrine.
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Hong Kong Diocese revises pastoral guidelines
Jun 05, 2017
If there are arguments regarding practices, everyone should refer to the new guide, says priest.
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Cardinal prays for London terror attack victims
Jun 05, 2017
Cardinal Vincent Nichols offers prayers after terrorists kill seven people
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Christian theater company presenting new play on Dorothy Day this summer
Jun 05, 2017
Acacia Theatre Company in Milwaukee will present a two-act play about the life of Dorothy Day, co-founder of the Catholic Worker movement, in July.
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Priest brings psychosocial help to Mindanao conflict zone
Jun 05, 2017
A Catholic priest has initiated a "psychosocial intervention" program in areas affected by the ongoing conflict in the southern Philippine region of Mindanao
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Speaking at the Charismatic Renewal vigil, pope says unity is needed for peace at a time of so many martyrs
Jun 05, 2017
Pope Francis this afternoon spoke to some 50,000 people gathered at the Circus Maximus in Rome to pray on Pentecost vigil marking the Golden Jubilee of the Catholic Charismatic Renewal.
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One of Poland's new priests is the prime minister's son
Jun 04, 2017
A son of the Polish prime minister has been ordained a Catholic priest, and he celebrated his first Mass this last Sunday.
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Everything you need to know about Pentecost
Jun 03, 2017
This weekend, the Church celebrates Pentecost, one of the most important feast days of the year that concludes the Easter season and celebrates the be
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