Global Church News
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Sri Lanka declares 2017 as the Year of St. Joseph Vaz
Jan 19, 2017
The Sri Lankan bishops have declared 2017 to be the year of St. Joseph Vaz, Sri Lanka's first and only saint.
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Polish parliament recognizes coronation of Mary as nation's queen
Jan 19, 2017
Poland's government has adopted multiple resolutions establishing 2017 as a Jubilee Year for the country, celebrating the 300th anniversary of the first canonical coronation of the image of Our Lady of Czestochowa.
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Cardinal Gracias calls for joint prayer in favour of Christian unity
Jan 19, 2017
For the first time in Mumbai, Catholics and Pentecostals jointly organise the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity. The archbishop will lead at an ecumenical prayer on 20 January. For Christian leader, “existing divisions between Christian denominations are used by radical Hindus to undermine the Christian icons of charity, education, and care for the sick."
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Another “Pope Francis Bishop” named in India
Jan 19, 2017
On January 28, the Archdiocese of Bombay (now called Mumbai) on the west coast of India will welcome two new auxiliary bishops, and at least one of them fits the dictionary definition of a “Pope Francis Bishop.”
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Moscow to invite new Trump administration to Syria peace talks in Astana
Jan 19, 2017
Russia has invited Donald Trump’s incoming administration to attend Syria peace talks set to start on January 23 in Kazakhstan.
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Fourth World Apostolic Congress on Mercy underway in Manila
Jan 19, 2017
The five-day World Apostolic Congress on Mercy (Wacom) opened on Monday at the Manila Metropolitan Cathedral-Basilica in Intramuros, centred on the themes of mercy, compassion, and the importance of human life.
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200 priests hear confession of delegates to mercy meeting
Jan 18, 2017
Some 200 priests heard the confession of some 6,000 local and international delegates to the fourth World Apostolic Congress on Mercy in the Archdioce
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Opus Dei prepare for process to choose new prelate
Jan 18, 2017
The three-step process will begin on January 21
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More than 20 churches to close in Salford as diocese reveals restructuring plan
Jan 18, 2017
The proposals announced by Bishop John Arnold will also see the merger of around 100 parishes
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Hong Kong Catholics welcome Our Lady of Fatima statue
Jan 18, 2017
A statue of Our Lady of Fatima blessed by Pope Francis started its Asian pilgrimage with Hong Kong as its first stop to celebrate the centennial of the Marian apparition in Portugal.



Sunday Reflection
Jesus calls us to be courageous and embrace risks
Reflecting on our Sunday Readings with Fr Andrew Kooi
