Global Church News
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Myanmar prepares for first ever papal visit
Nov 27, 2017
Myanmar is gearing up for the arrival of Pope Francis on Monday afternoon, although a first glance around the cities of Yangon and the capital Naypyitaw show few signs of any major preparations.
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US, Mexican Bishops call for 'people's voice' in NAFTA negotiations
Nov 27, 2017
The U.S. and Mexican bishops’ conferences have issued a joint statement saying NAFTA renegotiations must respect the poor, alleviate the need for migration, protect laborers and intellectual property rights, and care for creation, indigenous people, and small farmers.
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Pope Francis in Yangon, 'Hope and Confidence' for Kachin pilgrims marked by war
Nov 27, 2017
Kachin Women: "With the blessing of the Pope, the difficulties that afflict our lands will disappear. The future will be better. " Leader of a Village: "The Holy Father will bring peace to Kachin and all of Myanmar." Pilgrims include also Protestant Baptists. From our correspondent on the ground
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In Argentina, 600 missionaries renew commitment to spreading Gospel
Nov 26, 2017
The theme of the Nov. 18-20 event was “Argentina in Mission, the Gospel is Joy.”
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Kofi Annan shares hopes for Pope Francis' visit to Myanmar
Nov 26, 2017
Pope Francis leaves for Myanmar on Sunday at the start of a first ever visit to the country, formerly known as Burma.
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Indian long-term commitment to World Day of the Poor
Nov 26, 2017
Communities have made long-term commitments to share resources with those in need
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All over Europe, churches creatively rethink as numbers plummet
Nov 25, 2017
A huge drop in church membership and participation since the 1960s has accelerated over the past decade, despite determined Church efforts to reach out with new forms of evangelisation.
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First 'youth Apostle' gathering held in Daegu, South Korea
Nov 25, 2017
1,200 Sunday school students from 89 parishes share experiences of their faith with each other
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Generous donations to pay for Pope's trip to Bangladesh
Nov 25, 2017
Support was being provided by both Christian and non-Christian sources
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Mix of joy, concern in Myanmar over Pope’s imminent visit
Nov 25, 2017
Myint Swe, a 74-year-old Buddhist, is looking forward to Pope Francis’ visit to Myanmar which he believes will help improve interfaith harmony and hea



Sunday Reflection
Jesus calls us to be courageous and embrace risks
Reflecting on our Sunday Readings with Fr Andrew Kooi
