Global Church News
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Catholics and Lutherans must ‘move beyond controversies of the past’, says Pope Francis
Nov 01, 2016
Francis was speaking at a service to mark the 500th anniversary of the Protestant Reformation
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Pope Francis in Sweden for ‘important ecumenical event’
Nov 01, 2016
Francis visited the King and Queen of Sweden ahead of prayer service to mark the 500th anniversary of the Protestant Reformation
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Election year got you down? Don't despair, Minnesota bishop urges
Nov 01, 2016
When Bishop Andrew Cozzens was recently filling up his gas tank, a stranger approached him and said, “Father, I hope you are praying for this country!
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What will ensure the survival of Middle East Christians?
Nov 01, 2016
Christianity is at a crossroads in the Middle East, and only a dedicated campaign of aid and activism can help Christians survive as a merciful, forgi
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Successor appointed for Guam archbishop accused of abuse
Nov 01, 2016
Pope Francis on Monday appointed Bishop Michael Byrnes as the successor to Guam's archbishop, who has been accused of sexual abuse of minors.
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If you want vocations, get out of the sacristy, Pope Francis says
Oct 31, 2016
In its ministry to young people, and especially in vocations promotion work, church workers must step out of the sacristy and take seriously the questions and concerns of the young, Pope Francis said.
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Pakistani mother and child escape blasphemy death sentence
Oct 31, 2016
A nine-year-old boy and his mother have been released four days after their arrest, following an accusation that he had desecrated a Koran
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The Reformation’s divisions still mark Sweden – as the Pope’s visit shows
Oct 31, 2016
His visit should not make us gloss over the very real issues facing both Catholics and Protestants
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Pastoral letter: The Family in Zimbabwe in the light of Amoris Laetitia
Oct 31, 2016
The Zimbabwe Catholic Bishops’ Conference (ZCBC) has released a Pastoral letter on marriage and family
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Basilica of St. Benedict destroyed in earthquake
Oct 31, 2016
A large earthquake struck the central Italian town of Norcia sunday morning, leveling the Basilica of St. Benedict and several other buildings in the town.
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.