Global Church News

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  Pope says journalism based on rumours and fear is ‘terrorism

  Sep 30, 2016

  Pope Francis warned that journalism, when based on rumours, can be a form of terrorism, meaning a “weapon of destruction” of both people and nations.

  
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  Stage set for Indonesian Youth Day

  Sep 30, 2016

  The Diocese of Manado is putting the final touches to preparations for the Second Indonesian Youth Day of the Catholic Church, that kicks off on Saturday here in Manado

  
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  Top Vatican doctrinal officials look at role of women in the Church

  Sep 30, 2016

  A three-day meeting on the subject was hosted by the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith

  
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  Chaldean bishops order priests who fled Iraq to return home

  Sep 30, 2016

  They said priests who left without permission had to 'regularise their status'

  
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  The Spirit of Assisi is back in vogue

  Sep 30, 2016

  The “Spirit of Assisi” — a phrase that many people in the last pontificate ridiculed as an unthinking, trendy-lefty capitulation to religious syncretism — is fully back in vogue again within the Catholic Church.

  
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  Pope condemns 'arrogant' abuse of power that leads to war, violence

  Sep 30, 2016

  In a passionate speech on Thursday, Pope Francis condemned as arrogant the mentality of revenge and the abuses of power that lead to violent conflicts.

  
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  Cardinal Zen to Umbrellas Movement: The Church must denounce injustice, undeterred

  Sep 30, 2016

  A Mass in front of Hong Kong parliament to commemorate the pro-democracy demonstrations two years ago. In the city and in particular in Admiralty (where hundreds of thousands of people gathered) another moment with Benny Tai.

  
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  “Reconciliation” Between Catholics, Orthodox “Now Closer,” Says Archbishop Forte

  Sep 30, 2016

  The Archbishop of Chieti-Vasto Is Pleased at the End of the Ecumenical Meeting Held in His Diocese

  
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  Meet the Courage apostolate's new leader: Fr. Philip Bochanski

  Sep 30, 2016

  Expansion and further welcoming outreach are the plans for the next head of Courage International, a Catholic apostolate for people with same-sex attraction.

  
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  Five magnificent shrines to St Michael from around the world

  Sep 30, 2016

  Here are some of the most intriguing shrines to visit on St Michael's feast day