Global Church News
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Papuans in Australia celebrate feast of Bl. Peter To Rot
Jul 17, 2014
The Papua New Guinean community in Sydney celebrated recently the feast day of Bl. Peter To Rot, himself a Papuan who was martyred during World War II for his defence of marriage.
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Archbishop calls slated black mass offensive, horrendous
Jul 17, 2014
Archbishop of Oklahoma City Paul Coakley called a black mass scheduled to take place in the city's civic center an “obviously horrendous” act meant to offend much of the state's community.
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Knights of Columbus pledge $1.4 million for Special Olympics
Jul 16, 2014
The Knights of Columbus have pledged $1.4 million for next year’s Special Olympics World Games, helping to cover participating athletes’ expenses for the Los Angeles event.
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Berlin cardinal transferred to Germany's largest archdiocese
Jul 16, 2014
Cardinal Rainer Maria Woelki has been appointed Archbishop of Cologne, the Vatican announced July 11.
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Christians disappearing from Iraq, bishops lament
Jul 16, 2014
Two Iraqi archbishops are seeking “faith and hope” in Iraq, while bewailing the continuing exodus of Christians from the country amid continued violence.
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Catholics in Holy Land pray for peace, reconciliation
Jul 14, 2014
Under the back and forth of Israeli airstrikes and Hamas rockets, concerned Catholic migrants from India are praying for peace in the Holy Land.
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Catholics, Jews and Muslims sign peace statement in Colombia
Jul 14, 2014
Catholic, Jewish and Muslim representatives in Colombia have signed a historic joint statement for peace in a July 1 ceremony at the residence of the Archbishop of Bogota.
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Proposed Senate bill aims to thwart Hobby Lobby court decision
Jul 10, 2014
Thirty-five U.S. Senators have introduced legislation to strip religious freedom protections from businesses with objections to mandatory insurance coverage for contraceptives and abortifacient drugs.
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Papuan bishop urges youth to follow Maria Goretti's sanctity
Jul 09, 2014
During a pilgrimage on Sunday, a bishop from Papua New Guinea encouraged the local youth to pursue holiness, following upon the model of St. Maria Goretti.
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Korean celebrities create music video ahead of Pope's visit
Jul 09, 2014
More than 20 Korean celebrities have come together in making a music video honoring Pope Francis’ upcoming visit, and is an initiative they hope will help to overcome religious differences.
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