Global Church News

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  Scientists: Jesus' tomb faces major risk of collapse

  Apr 01, 2017

  Having just undergone an extensive restoration, the site of Jesus' tomb at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre is at risk for significant structural failure if nothing is done to reinforce its foundations, scientists have said.

  
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  Experts fear basilica of the Holy Sepulchre could collapse

  Mar 31, 2017

  While Christians in Jerusalem celebrated the re-opening of the Edicule — the shrine in side the basilica of the Holy Sepulchre on the site of Jesus’ tomb — experts cautioned that the entire building urgently needs structural work to prevent a “catastrophic” collapse.

  
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  London cardinal calls for prayers for victims of Westminster attack

  Mar 31, 2017

  Cardinal Vincent Nichols of Westminster, whose cathedral is just a short walk from the scene of the London terrorist attack, called for prayers for the dead and wounded.

  
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  Murdered Indian nun to be beatified

  Mar 31, 2017

  The canonisation process of Sister Rani Maria Vattalil who was murdered 22 years ago in India entered its final phase with Church officials announcing the decision to beatify her as a martyr.

  
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  Pope asks youths to promise Jesus they will never be bullies

  Mar 31, 2017

  Pope Francis asked 45,000 children preparing for confirmation to promise Jesus they would never engage in bullying.

  
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  Archbishop Romero’s internal organs did not decompose

  Mar 31, 2017

  Archbishop Romero went to celebrate a 6 p.m. Mass in San Salvador’s hospital of Divine Providence, which was staffed by nuns. The Mass, Mons. Urioste recalled, had been widely publicized throughout the diocese.

  
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  Christians selected for ‘degrading’ jobs in Pakistan

  Mar 31, 2017

  A government advertisement singling out Christians, Hindus and Shia Muslims in Pakistan for sweeper jobs has drawn the ire of Church and human rights activists.

  
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  Pope recognises miracle attributed to Fatima visionaries

  Mar 31, 2017

  Pope Francis has approved the recognition of a miracle attributed to the intercession of two of the shepherd children who saw Our Lady of Fatima in 19

  
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  Interfaith group censures Vietnam government for beating pastor

  Mar 31, 2017

  An interfaith group in Vietnam has condemned two separate cases of clerics allegedly being attacked or harassed by state security officers.

  
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  Philippine Bishop calls for reflection during Earth Hour

  Mar 31, 2017

  Event is a way to remember we are all stewards of the environment, Archbishop Antonio Ledesma says