Global Church News
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Sacramento's Bishop Gallegos venerable and beloved by many
Jul 13, 2017
It’s been nearly 26 years since Auxiliary Bishop Alphonse Gallegos’ funeral at Sacramento’s Blessed Sacrament Cathedral, but his nephew Rey vividly recalls the fellow who came up to him that day with his family.
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Crosses vandalized, graves desecrated in Goa
Jul 13, 2017
At least 40 crosses were destroyed at a Catholic cemetery in the western Indian state of Goa, in a fresh wave of vandalism targeting symbols Christian
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First-ever UN vote and the Holy See says ‘No’
Jul 13, 2017
With its first-ever vote at the United Nations, the Holy See voted in favour of nuclear disarmament. Usually a permanent observer with standing to speak and to participate in negotiations, the Holy See, along with the State of Palestine, had been granted status as a full member state with voting rights in a procedural vote of the UN conference on nuclear weapons in late June.
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Iconic cathedral in Ho Chi Minh City undergoes major renovation
Jul 13, 2017
The iconic Notre Dame Cathedral of Ho Chi Minh City Archdiocese in southern Vietnam is undergoing extensive restoration that will take an estimated three years.
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After Marine Corps plane crash, military archbishop calls for prayer
Jul 13, 2017
Prayers and an exhortation never to forget the sacrifice of military service members were the response of the US military archbishop to a deadly Marin
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The Mongolian Church celebrates its first 25 years
Jul 13, 2017
The Catholic Church of Mongolia celebrated its 25th birthday on Sunday. In 1992, three missionaries arrived in the "Land of the Blue Sky" and set out to re-establish a Church founded, according to tradition, in the 6th century but crushed by centuries and 70 years of Soviet rule.
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Pope, Rabbi Skorka join effort to promote friendship across faiths
Jul 13, 2017
Reaching out to people of other religions can be both challenging and enriching for individuals and is the only hope for true peace in the world, said a variety of religious leaders, including Pope Francis.
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Bishops preach hope, solidarity amidst opioid epidemic
Jul 13, 2017
Amidst a growing epidemic of drug overdose and opioid addiction, Catholic bishops have been speaking out on the need for prayer and solidarity with th
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Taiwan awards citizenship to two US Catholic missionaries
Jul 12, 2017
Father Alan Doyle and Sister Mary Paul Watts honored for decades of service
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For Mgr Pizzaballa, the notion of citizenship is key to a new model of coexistence in the Middle East
Jul 12, 2017
Just over a year after his appointment, the apostolic administrator of the Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem looks back at his work. Many issues remain unresolved, from the major shift ongoing in the region to the principle of unity and closeness with its people. The positive elements include collaboration with the local clergy and the welcoming attitude of locals. Still, there is still a lot to do.
Sunday Reflection
God’s Unconditional Love
Reflecting on our Sunday Readings with Fr Ron Rolheiser OMI