Global Church News
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Bartholomew: “Interreligious dialogue can put an end to fanaticism and intollerance”
Sep 21, 2016
“A bishop can only be an inspirational leader insofar as he is –above all else - a real servant; whether he can be a merciful father of the Church depends on the extent to which he is truly a faithful son of God, without pretending or pursuing authority and power.
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500 Catholic scholars lash back at Humanae Vitae critics
Sep 21, 2016
Nearly 50 years after the “prophetic” papal document Humanae Vitae, the Catholic Church’s longstanding teaching against contraception continues to promote the human good, said a group of Catholic thinkers on Tuesday.
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Pope Francis in Assisi for World Day of Prayer for Peace
Sep 20, 2016
Pope Francis has landed in Assisi, the hilltop town in central Italy where Saint Francis was born.
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Bishop of Assisi evokes spirit of St John Paul II at start of multi-faith summit
Sep 20, 2016
The 30th anniversary of the gathering of different religions for the World Day for Prayer and Peace in Assisi "is stronger and the spirit that sustain
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Cardinal Gracias: United with the Pope in prayer for peace, in India and around the world
Sep 20, 2016
The Indian Church is united with Catholics throughout the world who today are praying for peace in the world, at the invitation of Pope Francis.
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Mexico: The world’s most dangerous place to be a priest
Sep 20, 2016
Dozens of priests have either died or vanished without trace in the country in the past 25 years
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Reformed leader: Pope Francis a partner, a friend for peace
Sep 20, 2016
Rev. Ferguson also told us the contribution of Pope Francis to the quest for peace in the spirit of Assisi.
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Cardinal Tauran on Pope's Assisi visit
Sep 20, 2016
Pope Francis will travel to Assisi on Tuesday, to participate in the concluding day of the World Day of Prayer for Peace event
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World Day of Prayer for Peace: Assisi awaits Pope Francis
Sep 20, 2016
Three days of dialogue have been organized ahead of the World Day of Prayer for Peace in Assisi.
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Australian Bishops ask faithful to reject ageism
Sep 20, 2016
The bishops have released a document emphasising that old age will come to us all
Sunday Reflection
God’s Unconditional Love
Reflecting on our Sunday Readings with Fr Ron Rolheiser OMI