Global Church News
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Visit of Pope Francis in Bangladesh: Happy Christians and Hindus; Muslims divided
Oct 13, 2016
All Christians in Bangladesh are eager that Pope Francis visit their country. Catholics have been in fibrillation since the Pope spoke of the probable pastoral visit to India and Bangladesh, discussing it with reporters on the flight from Azerbaijan.
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Texas Bishops: The death penalty is a pro-life issue
Oct 13, 2016
The abolition of the death penalty is “undeniably a pro-life issue” that would better serve society and lead criminals to penitence, the Texas bishops have said.
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St Sophia Cathedral in Harbin recognised as part of China's architectural heritage
Oct 12, 2016
The monument is a sign of the important presence of the Orthodox Church in China and recent closer political relations between Beijing and Moscow.
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Detroit archdiocese offers ‘Mass for Pardon’ to ‘unleash the Gospel’
Oct 12, 2016
The priests asked for pardon over its handling of clerical abuse
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These nuns provide 'death with dignity' - but it's not assisted suicide
Oct 12, 2016
Sister Constance was part of a 2015 panel in Washington, D.C., on caring respectfully for the elderly sick. The event was titled “Living Life to Its Fullest.”
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Young people welcome theme of 2018 Synod
Oct 12, 2016
Focolare Movement gives first reactions from some of movement’s young people
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Of pencils and love
Oct 12, 2016
“What is it, I wonder, that I don’t understand about the importance of writing that Mother Teresa did?”
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Polish bishops vow to continue push for stricter abortion controls
Oct 12, 2016
Tougher abortion laws in Poland were voted down after 100,000 women staged pro-choice protests
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Cardinal-designate Nzapalainga will be youngest Cardinal
Oct 12, 2016
Pope Francis has named 17 new cardinals from 11 different countries.
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Priest shot in face with rubber bullets at student protest in South Africa
Oct 12, 2016
Fr Graham Pugin was injured along with several others in a student protest
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.