Global Church News
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Bishop Kussala and South Sudan’s governors search for peace
Dec 06, 2017
Drawing from the religions’ teaching and traditions, the Bishop called on everyone to make yet another effort to bring peace to the country.
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Wewala celebrates 75 years of the Church of St Francis Xavier
Dec 06, 2017
Card Malcolm Ranjith led the Mass. The archbishop of Colombo urges Catholics to "work for the liberation of others" and "to become the saviours of our brothers and sisters and to practice faith as true followers of Jesus".
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Dhaka: The Pope's visit a success, Christians 'salt' of society
Dec 06, 2017
The reactions of the young people, the hopes for the Catholic Church. Extensive media coverage of events, which allowed the population to discover that "Catholics exist". From our envoy on the ground.
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Mgr Pizzaballa: Advent, the family is the “hope of the Church”
Dec 06, 2017
A Pastoral centre with the religious and laity has been set up. Waiting for Jesus Christ in the life of each of us is possible with "our active and personal response".
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Pakistani catechist calls on the Church to acknowledge the value of the laity
Dec 06, 2017
In Lahore catechists get the lowest salaries. Vocations are up compared to the past. Children who study in government schools are deprived of catechism. The faith should be promoted through social media.
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Bishop of Hong Kong: Advent, 2018 dedicated to young people
Dec 06, 2017
Mgr Yeung thanks youth for their response to the Church’s call. Their frank demands include a Church that is more outreaching and open to dialogue. He cites Pope Francis who urged people to “trade in the sofa for a pair of walking shoes”.
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A possible reconciliation between Moscow and Kiev
Dec 05, 2017
The Extraordinary Synod for the 100th anniversary of the restoration of the Moscow Patriarchate, called for a return to communion with the Kiev Patriarchate.
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Postman Priest brings Pakistan-India students closer
Dec 05, 2017
'I do not discuss religion or politics. Instead we discuss human rights, peace and friendship'
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Devotion to Our Lady of Guadalupe lowers stress, study says
Dec 05, 2017
Having conversations with Our Lady lowers stress-related health issues
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Pence meets with Iraqi Archbishop ahead of Middle East trip
Dec 05, 2017
U.S. Vice President Mike Pence met with Chaldean Archbishop Bashar Matti Warda of Erbil on Monday for a “substantial discussion” on the needs of persecuted Christians and other religious minorities in Iraq.



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