Global Church News
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“We shall build the biggest church,” says Al Sisi
Jan 24, 2017
Egypt’s president makes the pledge to Patriarch Tawadros. The Institute for Islamic Legal Research defends the right of Christians to build churches in Muslim countries. However, Copts are still discriminated in society.
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Cardinal Wuerl prays for unity at Inaugural Prayer Service
Jan 24, 2017
Religious leaders gathered in prayer for the country and the Trump administration on Saturday, continuing a decades-old tradition of national prayer at the start of a new presidential term.
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Catholics and others in pray for Fr. Tom’s release, Indian Salesian kidnapped in Yemen
Jan 24, 2017
A day of prayer organized by the Bishops' Conference. The initiative was also joined Protestant communities. Rev. Thomas Jacob: "Let us pray for him to return home safely." Hundreds of faithful at candlelight vigil organized at Our Lady’s Cathedral Trivandrum.
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San Antonio's new Auxiliary has a specialty in spiritual direction
Jan 24, 2017
On Monday, the Vatican announced that Msgr. Michael J. Boulette, founder of an organization dedicated entirely to giving spiritual direction and training spiritual directors, will now be an Auxiliary Bishop for the Archdiocese of San Antonio.
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President Trump restores pro-life Mexico City Policy
Jan 24, 2017
On Monday, President Donald Trump reinstated the Mexico City Policy, an international pro-life regulation that is generally seen as an indicator of an
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Pro-lifers carve space for themselves at Women’s March
Jan 24, 2017
Amid signs proclaiming “Keep Your Rosaries Off My Ovaries,” “#IstandWithPlannedParenthood”, and a host of other homemade posters ranging from the snar
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Papal nuncio to Britain is transferred to Rome
Jan 23, 2017
Bishops from England, Wales and Scotland have hailed his 'kindness' and 'wise counsel' and offered prayers for his new mission
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Duterte thanks Pope Francis for 2015 Manila visit
Jan 23, 2017
Despite testy ties with local church leaders, president still wants to maintain 'special relations' with Vatican.
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Italian Salesian missionary in India a step closer to sainthood
Jan 23, 2017
Fr. Convertini was born in the Papariello district of Locorotondo (Bari) on 29 August 1898.
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Cardinal Gracias: Orissa martyrs will soon be saints. The joy of Christians
Jan 23, 2017
The Vatican is willing to open the canonization process for 100 Christian martyrs killed in 2008 in Kandhamal district in the Indian state of Orissa.



Sunday Reflection
Finishing unfinished business
Reflecting on our Sunday Readings with Fr Michael Chua
