Global Church News
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Armenia prepares for a Papal visit
Jun 23, 2016
The imminent visit of Pope Francis to Armenia has highlighted debate over the secular versus the religious nature of the state.
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The Catholic Church has something to say about your paycheck
Jun 23, 2016
The Church starts really from the perspective of the human person, and wants to see why the relationship between the employer and the employee is more than just an exchange of money for a certain part of time.
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Priests stand up for victims during Colombia peace talks
Jun 23, 2016
Catholic priests have ensured the voices of the victims of Colombia's civil war have been heard at peace talks in Cuba
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Papal trip to Armenia a moment for Orthodox friendship, political rapprochement
Jun 23, 2016
As Pope Francis prepares to embark on a three-day trip to Armenia this week, experts and church leaders are hoping the visit both highlights strong ties between Catholic and Orthodox Christian communities there and brings about opportunities for political rapprochement in its continent-straddling region.
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With 7 dead after teachers' union clash, Mexican Bishop calls for prayer
Jun 23, 2016
Archbishop José Luis Chavez Botello of Antequera-Oaxaca, México, called for intensifying prayer for peace after clashes between authorities and a teachers' union left at least seven dead and more than 50 injured.
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Indian priest uses social media for Year of Mercy
Jun 23, 2016
A Salesian priest in western India is using social media to carry out his role during the Year of Mercy.
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Gregory III to "rebel" Melkite Bishops: I will not resign under illegal and deceptive pressures
Jun 23, 2016
The Greek-Catholic synod due to have taken place two days ago lacked a quorum, with the absence of 10 bishops. They accuse the Patriarch of having bankrupted the Church patrimony. The faithful are scandalized.
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The astonishing secret history of the Pope who fought Hitler
Jun 23, 2016
Pope Pius XII's secret support for the attempted overthrow of Nazi dictator Adolf Hitler is the subject of a new book that draws on wartime documents
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Court directs Bangalore parishes to have Konkani Masses
Jun 23, 2016
A Bangalore court has asked the Archbishop of Bangalore to direct all Catholic parishes to allow Masses in Konkani language, giving a new dimension to the three-decade old language controversy in the southern archdiocese.
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Beware 'polite persecution,' Archbishop warns
Jun 23, 2016
With relics of two English martyrs currently touring the U.S., the Archbishop of Baltimore implored Catholics to follow their example by defending rel



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