Global Church News
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British Columbia's highest court upholds religious freedom
Nov 09, 2016
In a unanimous ruling, the highest court in British Columbia said that a Christian law school could not be denied accreditation merely for holding biblical beliefs on sexual morality.
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“I share the cross of those who suffer,” says Syrian Orthodox vicar of Aleppo
Nov 09, 2016
Staring death in the face is an experience that can awaken the faith even in those who do not believe in God.
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Fr Yu Heping, a year after his death, “his love and sacrifice are still alive in the Church in China
Nov 09, 2016
An undergroud priest remembers Fr Yu's commitment to the poor, the underprivileged, seminars for priests, seminarians and nuns.
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Scripture: It's not just for Protestants, says papal nuncio
Nov 09, 2016
While reading the Bible may be associated with Protestantism in the minds of some, love of Scripture is at the core of the Catholic Church, said the apostolic nuncio to the United States.
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United to Pope Francis: Syria’s Christians in ecumenical prayer
Nov 09, 2016
In a country battered by five years of bloody war, the Syrian Christians are renewing their commitment to the cessation of violence by different denominations joining in a single, massive "cry for peace ".
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With crippling fines still looming, Little Sisters serve 'one soul at a time'
Nov 09, 2016
Despite ongoing religious freedom threats, humility and cheerfulness in serving the poor are at the heart of the mission for the Little Sisters of the Poor, the order’s vocations director said.
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Religious and laity unite to combat human trafficking
Nov 09, 2016
A Conference aimed at combating the horror of human trafficking has entered its third day here in Rome.
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Vatican Bishop lays out 'roadmap' for dialogue with Islam
Nov 08, 2016
There is a roadmap for dialogue with Islam, and its three landmarks are peace, justice and education, says a leading bishop on the subject.
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Tulle Diocese in crisis
Nov 08, 2016
Within seven years Tulle Diocese will have only ten priests younger than 75 years old. However this hasn't stopped Bishop Francis Bestion from publishing an audacious orientation plan that aims to restructure the diocese by focusing on fraternal and missionary life at all levels.
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Nuns join protest against Dakota oil pipeline
Nov 08, 2016
500 religious leaders formed a prayer circle at the protest site in North Dakota
Sunday Reflection
Jesus did not turn away from His mission
Today, Palm or Passion Sunday, is the first day of Holy Week, the high point of the Church’s year, climaxing in the Easter Triduum: Holy Thursday, Good Friday, and the Easter Vigil on Holy Saturday.