Global Church News
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Dhaka attack aimed at government to destabilise the country
Jul 04, 2016
The deadly attack by the Islamic State group in the heart of the Bangladeshi capital is “part of a precise plan against the current government with the clear intent of destabilising the country and turn it into a terrorist stronghold like some areas of Pakistan,” a Bangladeshi source, anonymous for security reasons.
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Michigan high school blends Jesuit tradition with special needs education
Jul 03, 2016
In Michigan a new kind of specialized education is being crafted from the backbone of Jesuit formation, which will cater to students who learn differently than those in a traditional setting by focusing on special needs education.
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Islamist attack against Dhaka cafe frequented by foreigners leaves eight dead, scores wounded
Jul 02, 2016
Bangladeshi special forces stormed the Holey Artisan Bakery café 12 hours after it was seized by gunmen in an operation that brought Dhaka to a standstill.
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This priest died in a Korean prison camp. Will the Catholic Church beatify him?
Jul 02, 2016
There's good news in Kansas: former army chaplain Father Emil J. Kapaun has taken a step closer to possible beatification and sainthood.
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CBCP: We’re not enemies, but we’ll remain vigilant on new government
Jul 01, 2016
“Pursuing the same vision as Filipinos and as Catholics, we will be vigilant because vigilance is the great price for freedom.”
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Founder of religious order dies during her jubilee Mass
Jul 01, 2016
Mother Rosemae Pender, 94, had a heart attack while marking 75 years since she professed first vows
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In Chile, Christian Churches suffer Arson attacks
Jul 01, 2016
Hundreds of people have been victims of the so-called “Mapuche conflict,” named after an indigenous people in the country’s south and driven by extremist groups claiming to defend territory that allegedly once belonged to them
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Priest shot dead by Islamists in Egypt’s Sinai region
Jul 01, 2016
Officials say a priest was gunned down while walking in the city of el-Arish
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L.A. Archdiocese launches Angelus News in a missionary spirit
Jul 01, 2016
The Los Angeles Archdiocese is set to launch a new media platform called Angelus News, and it looks to California’s sainted missionary priest for inspiration.
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Church in India mourns the death of Mgr D'Souza, "spiritual son" of Mother Teresa
Jul 01, 2016
The bishop led the Archdiocese of Kolkata during the revolution brought about by the soon-to-be-canonised Albanian saint



Sunday Reflection
Trusting in God: The key to true prosperity
Reflecting on our Sunday Readings with Fr Philip Tay, OCD
