Global Church News

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  Apostolic Vicar of Arabia: Christianity could disappear in Europe

  Aug 23, 2016

  Bishop Paul Hinder says the rise of Muslims in Europe is not due to the strength of Islam but the weakness of Christianity.

  
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  Church leaders warn against Pokemon Go addiction

  Aug 23, 2016

  Philippine clergy speak out after people 'lose their manners' during Mass playing popular phone game.

  
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  Two new priests for Hong Kong: A vocation born of witness

  Aug 23, 2016

  The diocese celebrates the ordination of Fr. Ignatius Lo and Fr. Paul Nguyen: With 384 thousand faithful, there are only 68 consecrated from the diocese. The life of a priest "has to be interesting. We must put aside ourselves and draw near to others, especially to young people”.

  
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  Interview With Postulator: Most people can still learn a lot about Mother Teresa

  Aug 23, 2016

  Thousands of testimonies attest that she is still doing work on earth from her post in heaven

  
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  The Queen of Heaven: A reminder there’s Hope for you and me

  Aug 23, 2016

  “The glory of the Mother of the Savior is a cause of immense joy to all her children”

  
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  China province bans Priests from hospitals

  Aug 23, 2016

  A province in China is banning priests and ministers from entering public hospitals and forbidding patients to pray there as well.

  
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  India gears up for Mother Teresa canonization celebrations

  Aug 23, 2016

  Mother Teresa will be canonized on Sept. 4, and a global film festival aims to screen 23 movies to mark the event.

  
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  Iranian religious leader thanks Pope for comments on Islam

  Aug 23, 2016

  A senior Iranian religious scholar has written to Pope Francis, thanking him for his recent remarks that Islam is not equal to terrorism.

  
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  Two British pilgrims rescued after getting lost on the Camino de Santiago

  Aug 23, 2016

  The pair spent five days in the open and drank from ditches and animal troughs when their food and water ran out

  
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  Vatican honors two Bangladeshi Catholics

  Aug 23, 2016

  Former Caritas executive director, late government minister awarded Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice for service to church, society.