Global Church News
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India teaches us how to search for God
Jul 13, 2016
A journey made almost 40 years ago and the meeting with Father Bede Griffiths. My wish for you all this hot summer, is that you learn how to find, in our hectic days, the time needed for rest, silence and prayer that allows us to encounter God.
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St Benedict brought light to Europe’s darkness, He can do the same in our time
Jul 13, 2016
The continent could learn some lessons from its patron - not least generosity and hospitality
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Filipino Catholics and Protestants pray together the Divine Mercy
Jul 13, 2016
The chaplain of a Manila university pushes young Christians of all denominations to recite together the chaplet proposed to the world by Saint Faustina Kowalska. Despite doubts among Protestants who consider the prayer too “Catholic”, praying together has become a moment of ecumenism and togetherness. Divine Mercy is “the focal mystery that unites all Christians”.
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Muslims kidnap Christian girl in Faisalabad, kill father when he tries to rescue her
Jul 13, 2016
A 14-year-old girl has been abducted on the pretext of a job. Her father was persuaded to withdraw a complaint against her abductors, but instead of getting his daughter, he was killed in cold blood on his way to rescue her. His wife and three daughters now live in fear of reprisals, and ask for help from God's people.
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‘Krakow in the Capital’ brings World Youth Day to Washington
Jul 12, 2016
On July 30, an all-day youth festival at the Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C., will bring a taste of World Youth Day in Krakow, Poland, to the capital, with catechesis talks, prayers in different languages, Stations of the Cross, a Vigil Mass, a concert, and even pierogies and kielbasa.
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Philippine bishops urged to resist what is morally wrong
Jul 12, 2016
Prelates told to set ridicule aside and persevere with speaking out for what is right
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Bishops want talks before India abolishes religion-based laws
Jul 12, 2016
Will join with other Christian leaders across the country to put forward a united Christian response.
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More than 1,000 youth register every hour for World Youth Day
Jul 12, 2016
The enrollment for World Youth Day, which will begin July 25, is as rampant as ever with more than 1,000 youth registering an hour during the day on June 30.
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Venezuelan government blasted for blocking Church aid
Jul 12, 2016
The archbishop made his remarks during his opening speech at the Venezuelan Conference of Catholic Bishops' recent plenary assembly.
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Africa to be consecrated to the Divine Mercy on 14 September
Jul 12, 2016
The Third Congress for Africa and Madagascar on Divine Mercy (AMACOM), which will be held in Kigali from 9 September to 15 September 2016
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Sunday Reflection
Let us be guided by the Holy Spirit
One of the enduring images associated with Pentecost is that of Mary and the disciples of Jesus, gathered in the upper room, with tongues of flames lingering above their heads, while the Holy Spirit descends upon them like a dove.
