Global Church News
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For Aleppo vicar, the pope's letter to Assad is an historic gesture
Dec 14, 2016
Syria’s leaders and people, Christians and Muslims, welcome Francis’s voice of peace. Assad thanked the Vatican and Card Zenari for staying despite thSyria’s leaders and people, Christians and Muslims, welcome Francis’s voice of peace. Assad thanked the Vatican and Card Zenari for staying despite the war.
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‘A haunting glimpse of what we lost’: Virgin and Child returns to England after 600 years
Dec 13, 2016
Masterpiece that survived the Reformation is now on display at the British Museum
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Our Lady of Guadalupe shows us how to treat immigrants, Archbishop says
Dec 13, 2016
Our Lady of Guadalupe is a model for how Catholics should treat immigrants, said Archbishop Allen Vigneron of Detroit. He called for family unity and a recognition of the good that migrants and refugees bring to society.
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Bangladesh Catholics give thanks to God for their first Cardinal
Dec 13, 2016
Cardinal Patrick D'Rozario received his red hat on 19 November. In his archdiocese of Dhaka he was greeted by 5 thousand faithful. To honor him, five bishops arrived from India. In Bangladesh there are about 600 thousand Catholics.
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‘Making Silence was like a pilgrimage,’ says Martin Scorsese
Dec 13, 2016
The director gave interviews to Jesuit publications ahead of the release of his new film about missionary priests in 17th century Japan
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Thousands make pilgrimage to Our Lady of Guadalupe celebration in Des Plaines
Dec 13, 2016
Thousands braved a winter storm Sunday to celebrate the annual feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Des Plaines, with some pilgrims traveling all day by foot and others walking on their knees through wet snow to pray.
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Francis calls Tawadros II to convey his condolences and solidarity to Copts and victims
Dec 13, 2016
Pope expressed his closeness to the affected community, especially women and children who represent the largest number of victims. He mentioned the blood ecumenism of martyrs and offered prayers for peace in Egypt and the world.
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More than thousand Catholics attend the beatification of 17 Laos martyrs in Vientiane
Dec 13, 2016
Filipino Cardinal Quevedo led the Mass in Sacred Heart Cathedral. Government officials took part in the event sitting in the front row. The authorities allowed the celebration provided it do not occur outside the church.
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Scientists reconstructed the face of St. Nicholas – here’s what they found
Dec 12, 2016
Scientists at a university in Liverpool recently unveiled what they say is the most realistic portrait ever created of St. Nicholas of Myra, the popular 4th Century bishop best known as the inspiration for the modern-day figure of Santa Claus.
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Cairo attack: Catholic Church condemnation, reactions of Arab world
Dec 12, 2016
The Catholic Church spokesman, Fr. Rafic Greiche, offers condolences and prayers for the dead and the wounded. An appeal to the security forces. For the Democratic Front for the Liberation of Palestine it is Israel's influence.



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