Global Church News
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Two new priests for Hong Kong: A vocation born of witness
Aug 23, 2016
The diocese celebrates the ordination of Fr. Ignatius Lo and Fr. Paul Nguyen: With 384 thousand faithful, there are only 68 consecrated from the diocese. The life of a priest "has to be interesting. We must put aside ourselves and draw near to others, especially to young people”.
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Interview With Postulator: Most people can still learn a lot about Mother Teresa
Aug 23, 2016
Thousands of testimonies attest that she is still doing work on earth from her post in heaven
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The Queen of Heaven: A reminder there’s Hope for you and me
Aug 23, 2016
“The glory of the Mother of the Savior is a cause of immense joy to all her children”
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China province bans Priests from hospitals
Aug 23, 2016
A province in China is banning priests and ministers from entering public hospitals and forbidding patients to pray there as well.
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India gears up for Mother Teresa canonization celebrations
Aug 23, 2016
Mother Teresa will be canonized on Sept. 4, and a global film festival aims to screen 23 movies to mark the event.
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Iranian religious leader thanks Pope for comments on Islam
Aug 23, 2016
A senior Iranian religious scholar has written to Pope Francis, thanking him for his recent remarks that Islam is not equal to terrorism.
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Two British pilgrims rescued after getting lost on the Camino de Santiago
Aug 23, 2016
The pair spent five days in the open and drank from ditches and animal troughs when their food and water ran out
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Vatican honors two Bangladeshi Catholics
Aug 23, 2016
Former Caritas executive director, late government minister awarded Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice for service to church, society.
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Catholic swimmer returns to hero’s welcome in US after triumphing at Rio Olympics
Aug 23, 2016
Katie Ledecky, who prays before races, won four gold medals and one silver at the Games
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As Philippines drug war escalates, bishops call for justice
Aug 23, 2016
Amid President Rodrigo Duterte's fierce war against the underworld of drugs in the Philippines, the country's bishops are rallying with a pastoral appeal to end unjust violence while encouraging efforts to maintain law and order.
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From mere productivity to wholehearted fruitfulness
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