Global Church News

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  In open letter, 500 British priests ask Synod to stand firm on Church teaching

  Mar 31, 2015

  In an unusual move, nearly 500 British priests signed an open letter urging the fathers of the upcoming Synod on the Family to issue a “clear and firm” proclamation of Church teaching on marriage and sexuality.

  
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  Tears for Farkhunda: Catholics join fury over savage killing of Afghan woman

  Mar 26, 2015

  After last week’s horrific mob killing of a young woman in Afghanistan, Catholics are calling for a re-dedication to religious liberty and human rights worldwide.

  
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  Synod leader: The Pope’s ‘great revolution’ is one of ‘language and attitudes’

  Mar 26, 2015

  In an address to the bishops of Slovakia, the Secretary General of the Synod of Bishops said that “the great revolution” of Pope Francis is “the revolution of language and attitudes, in integral fidelity to the doctrine of all time, the revolution of tenderness and mercy.”

  
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  ‘Inspirational’ Archbishop Romero remembered on anniversary of his murder

  Mar 25, 2015

  Salvadoran Archbishop Oscar Romero was killed in the hatred of the faith 35 years ago.

  
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  Archbishop says there is a ‘deep sense of crisis’ in Japanese Church

  Mar 25, 2015

  Archbishop Joseph Mitsuaki Takami of Nagasaki, Japan, said Catholics in the archdiocese recognise “with grief, remorse and a deep sense of crisis" that the Church is experiencing a slow contraction and a precipitous decline in membership.

  
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  A 'spiritual oasis' – Southern Arabian cathedral celebrates 50 years

  Mar 24, 2015

  The Vicariate Apostolic of Southern Arabia, which serves the more than 2 million Catholics in the United Arab Emirates, Oman, and Yemen, last week celebrated the 50th anniversary of its cathedral parish.

  
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  For Archbishop Chaput, religious liberty means more than you may think

  Mar 20, 2015

  Archbishop Charles Chaput of Philadelphia warned Tuesday that the United States will face increasing pressure to abandon its traditionally broad protections for religious liberty, though he encouraged Christians never to give up hope in God’s love.

  
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  Patrick: The saint who knew what it was like to be a slave

  Mar 19, 2015

  Many know that Saint Patrick, bishop and missionary to Ireland, was once a slave – but few know of his heartfelt plea on behalf of girls and boys abducted into slavery.

  
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  March 15, 2015: A day of fasting, prayer for war-torn Syria

  Mar 13, 2015

  As the fourth anniversary of the beginning of the Syrian civil war approaches, the head of the Melkite Greek Catholic Church has called for a world day of prayer and fasting for peace in his country.

  
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  Bishops push for religious freedom protections in adoption, foster care

  Mar 13, 2015

  With increasing pressure on adoption and foster care agencies to act against their religious beliefs, the U.S. bishops are pushing for legislation to protect them.