Global Church News
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Queen's Christmas message to focus on faith
Dec 25, 2015
Queen Elizabeth II will use her Christmas address to highlight the triumph of good over evil after a string of attacks in 2015 including the terrorist
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Muslim-Christian unity on display during Christmas in Kashmir
Dec 24, 2015
These days the 128-year-old Holy Family Catholic Church of Srinagar in northern Jammu and Kashmir state is bustling with activity.
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Indonesia's Christmas shrouded by terror
Dec 24, 2015
For more than a decade now Christmas celebrations in Indonesia have been under tight security.
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Indian Hindus, Muslims welcome Mother Teresa's sainthood
Dec 24, 2015
India's Hindus and Muslims say the Catholic Church should not have waited for a miracle to declare Blessed Mother Teresa of Calcutta a saint.
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The astounding child from Nazareth
Dec 24, 2015
For millions of Filipinos, Christmas is a celebration of the family. They come together from around the world and delight in the togetherness and sharing of respect.
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Bangladesh vows to provide security for Christians during Christmas
Dec 24, 2015
Authorities in Bangladesh have assured the Christian community that heavy security will be provided for Christmas celebrations following alleged death threats by Muslim extremists.
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The road back to peace
Dec 24, 2015
the Middle East today, non-Muslim minorities are on the retreat.
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Polish archbishop says Pope Francis has not broken with St John Paul’s teachings
Dec 24, 2015
Poland’s Catholic primate said Pope Francis has not broken from the teachings of St John Paul II and that the Latin American pontiff understands “pastoral realities” as he reshapes the Church’s evangelical outreach.
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Bleak Christmas faces Catholics in earthquake-ravaged Nepal
Dec 24, 2015
Catholics in Nepal are preparing for a bleak Christmas because of an economic blockade imposed by neighbouring India.
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Iranian president scheduled to visit Pope Francis in January
Dec 24, 2015
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani is set to meet Pope Francis next month, according to a Vatican spokesman.



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