Global Church News

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  Pope Francis: A compassionate voice for Africa

  Apr 22, 2025

  Pope Francis had a big heart for Africa and Africans. He leaves behind a legacy of commitment to Africa’s quest for peace, social justice, and integral development. To crown it all, the Pope’s solidarity with African refugees and migrants, the poor, and the marginalised will live on.

  
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  The beautiful game: Pope Francis's passion for football

  Apr 21, 2025

  Pope Francis calls football "the most beautiful game," seeing it as a way to teach values, unite people, and spread peace beyond borders

  
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  World leaders react to the death of Pope Francis

  Apr 21, 2025

  Pope Francis is remembered worldwide as a beacon of compassion, justice, and peace—leaving a profound legacy that transcends faith and borders

  
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  Reform, social justice during 12 years of Pope Francis

  Apr 21, 2025

  In his institutional reforms, Francis faced strong opposition, with some critics accusing him of 'tyrannical' behavior

  
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  A pope who worked to regularize the Church in China

  Apr 21, 2025

  China Jesuit Province interviewed Pope Francis in 2024, marking the May 24 feast day of our Lady Sheshan, the celebrated Marian title among Catholics across China.

  
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  Tracing Bergoglio's journey from a humble pastor to the papacy

  Apr 21, 2025

  When created a cardinal In 2001, he asked Catholics not to come to Rome to celebrate but rather to donate to the poor

  
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  Clerical sex abuse: Pope Francis' thorniest challenge

  Apr 21, 2025

  Campaigners say he never acknowledged what might be the 'systemic' causes of abuse within the Church

  
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  Asian Bishops mourn Pope Francis, hail legacy of mercy, synodality, and hope

  Apr 21, 2025

  Asian bishops on April 21, Monday mourned the passing of Pope Francis, praising him as a shepherd of humility and mercy who led the Catholic Church with a deep commitment to dialogue, justice, and hope.

  
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  Israel faces criticism after Vatican diplomat barred from sacred Easter event

  Apr 21, 2025

  Israeli authorities imposed sweeping restrictions on Christian worshippers during Holy Saturday celebrations in Jerusalem, barring thousands from accessing the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, including the Vatican’s top envoy to Palestine.

  
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  Cardinal Kikuchi: Sanctity of life must be defended amid global despair

  Apr 21, 2025

  Cardinal Isao Kikuchi issued a strong moral call to uphold the sanctity of life, condemning all forms of violence and despair that continue to spread across the globe at the Easter Vigil celebration in Tokyo.