Global Church News
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Christian, Muslim, Jewish and Sikh leaders condemn 'Islamophobic' Finsbury Park attack
Jun 20, 2017
Prime Minister Theresa May spoke of a "terrorist attack" and "Islamophobia" pledging zero tolerance against extremist speeches even online. Muslim communities demand more security ahead of Eid celebrations at the end of this week. Anglican Primate Justin Welby, Card Vincent Nichols, Britain's Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis and the Sikh Federation Chair Bhai Amrik Singh express solidarity with Muslims and call on people not to feed hatred.
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Macau prelate Lee meets China Bishop shunned by Pope
Jun 20, 2017
A critic of China's top Catholic body, Bishop Lee plays nice with Party officials in Beijing.
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Cardinal Nichols: Eucharistic adoration shows God’s majesty
Jun 20, 2017
"It takes time spent in the presence of the Blessed Sacrament... before we realise that in his far depths our Godhead’s majesty is softly shining," the cardinal wrote
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Study: One in six young people identify as Christian
Jun 20, 2017
Approximately 13 per cent of teenagers reported choosing to become Christian after visiting a church or cathedral, the study said
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Manila Priests give Cardinal Tagle their blood as birthday gift
Jun 20, 2017
Manila Archdiocese launches donation drive as a symbol of life to mark Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle's 60th birthday
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Ramadan a chance for interfaith unity through Iftar meals
Jun 20, 2017
Pakistani Christians respect Muslim holy month to help dispel myths
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June 20, World Refugee Day: An opportunity to grow together
Jun 20, 2017
At a time in history in which an unprecedented 65,5 million people around the world have been forced from home, we are witnessing the highest levels of displacement on record.
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The 'Fatherhood of a Priest'
Jun 20, 2017
Instead of forming a family, a priest forms and leads a Christian community
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London cardinal 'appalled' by Finsbury Park attack on Muslims
Jun 20, 2017
Cardinal Vincent Nichols of Westminster has offered prayers for the victims of a terror attack in north London that targeted worshippers outside a mosque in the early hours of Monday.
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In Bali, 181 children receive their First Communion on Corpus Domini
Jun 20, 2017
The Mass saw the participation of the whole community. For Fr Herman Yoseph Babey, parish priest in Denpasar, “the life of our children is no longer for themselves, but it is ready to be shared and lived in the service of others.”
Sunday Reflection
Our lives should reflect the Spirit
Reflecting on our Sunday Readings with Fr Philip Tay, OCD