Global Church News
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From Hong Kong to Cambodia, the first married couple goes on mission
Jun 29, 2016
Jonathan Yim Chi-ngai and Katherine Cheung Yu were commissioned to go to Cambodia with the Hong Kong Catholic Lay Missionary Association.
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Catholics live in in fear in Bonpara after Sunil Gomes’s murder
Jun 29, 2016
Bonpara is a village in Natore District, in the Diocese of Rajshahi. Since the death of Sunil Gomes, a 71-year-old man Catholic grocer who was murdered two weeks ago by unknown attackers, local Catholics live in fear.
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Bishop who initiated Mother Teresa's canonization passes away
Jun 28, 2016
Retired Archbishop Henry Sebastian D'Souza of Calcutta who initiated the process for the canonization of Blessed Mother Teresa has passed away aged 90
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Let’s make sure the Somme anniversary has a religious resonance
Jun 28, 2016
July 1 marks the 100th anniversary of the first day of the Battle of the Somme, the bloodiest day in the history of the British Army
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Francis’s visit and the mission entrusted to the Armenian people
Jun 28, 2016
The pope did not waver from calling evil by its name, recognising the right of the Armenian people to remember. However, remembrance can no longer be an end in itself; it must become the vocation of the Armenian people and Diaspora.
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Former Holy Land ‘custos’ named Apostolic Administrator of Jerusalem
Jun 28, 2016
Pope Francis has appointed Franciscan Father Pierbattista Pizzaballa to replace Latin Patriarch Fouad Twal of Jerusalem
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Miami Archbishop faults rush to blame Catholicism for Orlando shooting
Jun 28, 2016
“Christians who support traditional marriage did not kill 49 people. Omar Mateen did,” Archbishop Wenski said in a June 19 homily.
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Orthodox leaders affirm unity as historic meeting closes
Jun 28, 2016
The leaders said they hoped the Pan-Orthodox Council would become a regular event, taking place 'every seven to 10 years'
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These photos of a dying nun went viral – and here's why
Jun 28, 2016
Pictures of a young Argentinian nun – smiling and serene though dying from a devastating battle with cancer – have erupted on social media, with thousands sharing the images and heartfelt prayers.
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Mgr Leopoldo Girelli : "I met the true faith" of Vietnamese Christians
Jun 28, 2016
Since January 2011, the non-resident papal representative has visited each of Vietnam’s 26 dioceses at least twice. The prelate highlighted the work of bishops, priests, religious and laity. He met with Communist authorities and paid attention to the poor and marginalised. He stressed the importance of seminars in the training of future priests.



Sunday Reflection
The Glory and the Cross
Today we recall how the mystery of our salvation is accomplished by our Lord Jesus Christ through His Passion, Death and Resurrection beginning with His messianic entry into Jerusalem
