Global Church News
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You've got questions about death? The Church has answers
Nov 02, 2016
In the 14th century, approximately one third of the population of Europe - or anywhere from 75 million to 200 million people - was wiped out due to what became known as the Black Death.
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Holy Family missionaries vow to utilize 'Amoris Laetitia'
Nov 02, 2016
Congregation's Indonesian congress to use pope's exhortation as a guide in helping families.
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Pope Angelus: Be salt and light
Nov 02, 2016
Pope Francis on Tuesday, following the celebration of Mass at the Swedbank Stadium in Malmo, recited the Angelus prayer and in his address invited the faithful to express their faith "in prayer, in the sacraments, and in generous service to those who are suffering and in need. I urge you to be salt and light, wherever you find yourselves", he said.
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Filipino Bishops urge All Souls' Day prayers for drug war victims
Nov 02, 2016
Many Filipino families can't afford to retrieve bodies of slain loved ones from funeral homes.
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Catholic Church turns to Instagram to help people face death
Nov 02, 2016
It is part of a new initiative The Art of Dying, which offers 'a helping hand' to those dealing with death and bereavement
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Six new Beatitudes proposed by Pope Francis
Nov 02, 2016
Pope Francis offered the list at a Mass celebrating the Feast of All Saints
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Full text: Pope’s homily at Mass in Malmo
Nov 02, 2016
The Beatitudes are the image of Christ and consequently of each Christian,' the Pope said
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Blessed are those work for full communion between Christians,’ says Pope
Nov 02, 2016
Francis celebrated Mass with Sweden's Catholic community
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Nun tells of people’s ‘cries of fear’ during latest earthquake in Italy
Nov 02, 2016
The strongest earthquake to hit the country in 36 years has displaced 15,000 people as well as destroying homes and churches
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A victory for the seal of Confession in Louisiana
Nov 02, 2016
Catholic priests do not have to break the seal of Confession to report the alleged abuse of minors, the Louisiana Supreme Court ruled on Friday.
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.