Global Church News
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The story of a loving father who was killed for resisting the Nazis
Apr 01, 2016
One theme unifies the stories of all the saints: Christians are never alone. Even in the most isolated circumstances, saints have a profound union with God.
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Myanmar: Church youth camps to learn about the faith and friendship
Apr 01, 2016
Educating young people in the faith, true friendship and charity. This is the purpose for which every year the Church of Myanmar organizes several camps for young people.
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Japan executed two convicted people on Good Friday
Apr 01, 2016
“On this very sacred period for us Christians, Paschal Triduum, and particularly on Good Friday, it is quite unfortunate to note that the Japanese government had executed two convicted people this morning on March 25.
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How can the Catholic Church help Burma's transition to democracy?
Apr 01, 2016
The bishops of Burma held a three-day seminar earlier this month to discuss the Church's role in reconciliation as the country transitions to civilian rule after more than 50 years of military government.
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A look at how businesses can help the poor
Apr 01, 2016
Businesses can care for both the poor and the created world by making decisions that focus on the human person, and not merely on profit, said Catholic leaders at a conference on Thursday, March 17.
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Sri Lankan Way of the Cross carries environmental message
Apr 01, 2016
Catholics in Sri Lanka conducted a Way of the Cross devotional event as part of a protest against a controversial port project in Colombo.
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Work towards abolishing death penalty
Apr 01, 2016
Amnesty International has condemned what it called a “last-minute” execution of the men accused of murder, an offence that carries a mandatory death sentence.
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Easter is a celebration of hope
Apr 01, 2016
Celebrating the Easter Vigil, March 26, Pope Francis said Easter is a celebration of hope, one that must begin within the hearts of each Christian.
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Mumbai, Laudato Sì inspires the Way of the Cross: No more wasting God’s gifts
Apr 01, 2016
The Way of the Cross held today in the parish of St. Andrew Bandra West (Mumbai), in the year it celebrates 400 years since its foundation, was inspired by Pope Francis’ encyclical Laudato sì.
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Salesians await further news on priest kidnapped in Yemen
Mar 31, 2016
The Salesians said they had received no further information about Fr Tom Uzhunnalil, a member of the order kidnapped from a home for the aged and disabled run by the Missionaries of Charity in Aden, Yemen, on March 4.



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