Global Church News

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  Hong Kong pastor prosecuted on mainland for printing Christian books

  Apr 07, 2016

  The church's website lists two operations in Hong Kong and a meeting point in Futian, a checkpoint on the mainland China side of the border in Shenzhe

  
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  Cardinal Dolan visiting Iraq to show support for displaced Christians

  Apr 07, 2016

  This week Cardinal Timothy Dolan, Archbishop of New York and chair of Catholic Near East Welfare Association, will travel to Iraqi Kurdistan in order to offer support to families displaced by extremist violence.

  
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  India's foreign minister reassures bishops that Father Tom is alive

  Apr 07, 2016

  After rampant rumors spread of the crucifixion of kidnapped priest Father Tom Uzhunnalil, an Indian government official told the nation's bishops on Saturday that the priest is alive and that they are working on ensuring his safe and quick return.

  
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  Pope Francis says Christ's love is open to all – that's why we go to Confession

  Apr 07, 2016

  God’s mercy is for everyone, and Jesus Christ is proof, Pope Francis said on Wednesday.

  
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  Diocese of Eluru, the 50th anniversary of the convent of the Missionaries of the Immaculate

  Apr 07, 2016

  The convent of the Immaculate Missionary Vimala (female congregation linked to the Pontifical Institute for Foreign Missions) celebrated the 50th anniversary of its foundation, which dates back to 1966.

  
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  How a sketchbook led one Chinese woman to the Catholic faith

  Apr 07, 2016

  Yan Xu is an artist from the central China city of Wuhan. What she drew one day would change her life.

  
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  Francis, Bartholomew, and Ieronymos: Christian unity in favour of refugees, Europe’s embarrassment

  Apr 07, 2016

  The Vatican Secretary of State Card Pietro Parolin met last night with Ambassador of Greece to the Holy See Alexandros Koujiou.

  
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  Year of Consecrated Life ends with greater commitment to evangelisation

  Apr 06, 2016

  Nepal’s Catholic community celebrated the end of the Year of Consecrated Life with a pledge to boost the mission of evangelisation across the country.

  
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  Cardinal Nichols: ‘Courageous’ women religious are crucial in fight against human trafficking

  Apr 06, 2016

  Women religious working closely with police have made “all the difference” in the global fight against human trafficking, Cardinal Vincent Nichols has said.

  
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  The Vatican is seeking cordial relations with China when it should be standing up for persecuted Catholics

  Apr 06, 2016

  If Vatican diplomacy is contemplating a compromise with China it would be a huge defeat for religious liberty.