Global Church News
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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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US Bishops: Next synod must address disillusioned, indifferent youth
Jun 17, 2017
Next year’s synod, which will focus on young people, must address their most pressing problems, including indifference and disillusionment, U.S. bishops said at their annual meeting on Wednesday.
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Jakarta Archdiocese celebrates the family, 'the first church' for Catholics
Jun 17, 2017
The Archdiocese of Jakarta this year marked the 210th the anniversary of the first Catholic mission in Batavia, the name of the Indonesian capital during Dutch colonial rule. Various parish communities came together for thanksgiving Masses.
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Pope's US representative reminds bishops to reach those on the margins
Jun 17, 2017
Pope Francis’ representative to the United States encouraged the nation’s bishops this week to promote solidarity and listen to those on the margins of society.
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Catholic Charismatic Renewal celebrates 50th anniversary in Rome
Jun 16, 2017
Many lay movements and lay ecclesial communities have been birthed since Vatican II. One of the largest of these, numerically, is the Catholic Charismatic Renewal which has 120 million people world-wide.
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Some 49 "pilgrims" travel from north to south to strengthen peace
Jun 16, 2017
The group’s members belong to the congregation of the Holy Family. They left Jaffna for Wennappuwa, near Colombo. Here they immediately established "deep affections and friendships". For one participant, “we would like more exchange programmes” to create good relationships.
Sunday Reflection
Our lives should reflect the Spirit
Reflecting on our Sunday Readings with Fr Philip Tay, OCD