Global Church News
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Official prayer, image for World Meeting of Families released
Sep 09, 2014
The official prayer and image for the World Meeting of Families in Philadelphia next year have been released to aid pilgrims in spiritual preparation for the upcoming event.
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Church serves women 'the rest of the world has left behind'
Sep 09, 2014
Recent claims that the Catholic Church disregards women fail to acknowledge the Church’s critical work to support women and families around the world, say leaders in medicine, academia and global relief work.
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Bulgaria celebrates the birth of Virgin Mary 2032 years ago
Sep 08, 2014
The Orthodox Church celebrates today one of the biggest holidays: the birth of Virgin Mary. She is believed to have lived between 18 BC and?41 AD.
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Nun builds website to enliven children's ministry in Pacific
Sep 08, 2014
A religious sister from Texas who has been serving the people of Papua New Guinea since 1986 will soon complete a website to raise awareness about the Church's apostolates to children in the Melanesian nation.
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Gay Group to March in New York's St. Patrick's Day Parade
Sep 04, 2014
A homosexual activist group will march in New York’s St. Patrick’s Day parade next year, with the tacit approval of Cardinal Timothy Dolan.
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The 'Unknown Pope' – how Benedict XV is relevant today
Sep 04, 2014
Despite a biography title labeling him the "Unknown Pope," Benedict XV had a tremendous impact on life of the Church, and his legacy of diplomacy and efforts for peace live on today.
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Terror recruitment linked to Europe failing its young people
Sep 03, 2014
As reports continue to emerge on Muslims born and raised in Europe being recruited by the Islamic State, the continent has been urged to reflect on how it has failed to transmit an authentic meaning of life to its youth.
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Pope Francis to Iraqi priest: I'll never leave or forget you
Sep 02, 2014
After sending a letter to Pope Francis on the plight Iraqi refugees fleeing ISIS violence, Fr. Behnam Benoka received a phone call from the pontiff who gave his blessing and assured of his prayers.
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Interfaith women's group begs UN to act in Middle East
Sep 02, 2014
An inter-religious women’s group in Pakistan has appealed to the United Nations to offer support and protection for those suffering in Iraq and Gaza.
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Choice of new Madrid archbishop marks new course for Spain's bishops
Sep 01, 2014
The appointment of Carlos Osoro Sierra as the new Archbishop of Madrid is another step forward in the renewal of the ranks of the Spanish bishops that at the same time raises expectations for Curia reform.
Sunday Reflection
Our lives should reflect the Spirit
Reflecting on our Sunday Readings with Fr Philip Tay, OCD