Global Church News
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How to ‘green’ parishes focus of archdiocese’s Laudato Si’ initiative
Mar 23, 2016
In the final chapter of his 2015 encyclical letter, “Laudato Si’, on Care for Our Common Home,” Pope Francis said “individual conversion” and “community networks” will ultimately motivate Christians to develop the new convictions, choices and habits necessary to authentically care for God’s creation.
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Christian MPs back new Myanmar ethnic affairs ministry
Mar 23, 2016
Lawmakers in Myanmar's parliament have approved a proposal by the incoming government for the formation of a new ethnic affairs ministry.
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Vasai bishop: Many adult baptisms at Easter, a sign that Jesus is real
Mar 23, 2016
“Many people have been drawn to Jesus” during the Year of Mercy, said Mgr Felix Machado, archbishop of Vasai.
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Evil: A perfectly good word exists in the English language for Judas’ actions
Mar 23, 2016
This year the BBC will celebrate Good Friday by broadcasting a documentary called ‘In the Footsteps of Judas’.
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Divine Mercy meets World Youth Day this summer in Poland
Mar 23, 2016
Krakow’s role in the Divine Mercy devotion could mean great things for World Youth Day this year, said the city’s archbishop, Cardinal Stanislaw Dziwisz.
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Via Crucis: Cardinal writes prayers for all those who suffer
Mar 23, 2016
“God is mercy” is the title chosen by Cardinal Gualtiero Bassetti for meditations Good Friday’s service at the Roman Colosseum which will be presided by Pope Francis.
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Lent in Pakistan, Church alarmed over growing
Mar 23, 2016
Over the past 16 years, the Catholic community of St. Paul Parish in Lahore provides food to its members during the period of Lent.
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Pope Francis grieves Belgium attacks, condemns 'blind violence'
Mar 23, 2016
On Tuesday Pope Francis offered prayers for the victims of attacks at an airport and metro in Belgium, condemning the acts as “blind violence” and praying for peace.
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Members of Congress speak up for Little Sisters before big day in court
Mar 23, 2016
Members of the United States Congress have voiced their support for the Little Sisters of the Poor before their case is argued before the Supreme Court on Wednesday.
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'Good Friday came early' – Catholic bishops mourn Brussels attacks
Mar 23, 2016
The Holy Week terrorist attacks in Brussels on Tuesday led the city's bishops to mourn and reflect on the deadly crimes in light of Jesus Christ's Passion.



Sunday Reflection
Jesus calls us to be courageous and embrace risks
Reflecting on our Sunday Readings with Fr Andrew Kooi
