Global Church News
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Catholics rally to aid the displaced in Iraq
Jul 05, 2016
The fate of some 120,000 displaced Iraqi Christians is being held hostage by uncertainty.
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Dhaka massacre: Terrorists were all descendants of well-to-do families
Jul 05, 2016
Bangladeshi officials have named five perpetrator terrorists who carried the attack at the Holey Artisan Bakery cafe in Dhaka and said they were known to police and belong to well-to-do local families.
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For Patriarch Sako, Baghdad massacre rooted in IS’s desire to rule the world
Jul 05, 2016
The Islamic State (IS) group is no longer thinking about “geography", about controlling a territory, because it has "lost" militarily.
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Miao diocese fighting drug abuse among youth
Jul 05, 2016
The Diocese of Miao, in the Indian state of Arunachal Pradesh, has decided to fight drug abuse among young people, a growing problem in this north-eastern corner of India.
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Catholics and activists against police torture in Sri Lanka
Jul 05, 2016
The diocese of Kandy, central Sri Lanka, has organised a petition to ask the government of President Maithripala Sirisena to stop the punitive methods used by police and guarantee justice to torture victims.
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Interview with Father Jeff Kirby : Priest seeks for “roads to lead from Rome to home”
Jul 05, 2016
“Doors of Mercy program seeks to teach the message of mercy in parishes throughout the world”
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‘Don’t look for scapegoats’: Cardinal issues plea with other religious leaders
Jul 05, 2016
Cardinal Nichols joins the Archbishop of Canterbury, the Chief Rabbi and an imam in urging Britain to unite against prejudice
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Former director reflects on World Youth Days: Retrospect and Prospect
Jul 04, 2016
In preparation for World Youth Day 2016 in Krakow, Poland later this month,What we learned from World Youth Day 2002 in Canada
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Rebuilt from the ashes: The story of an American basilica
Jul 04, 2016
An immigrant parish, burnt down, with only the crucifix remaining. A parish rebuilt, transformed and a key part in giving back to the community.
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Filipinos are in love with the Virgin Mary, and the Baclaran shrine is proof
Jul 04, 2016
A long-venerated icon of Our Mother of Perpetual Help turned 150 this year, and many Filipinos’ Marian devotion has never been stronger.
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.