Global Church News

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  For Nuncio in Damascus, Pope's efforts on Syria to be admired, but peace needs a miracle

  Feb 09, 2016

  At the end of the Sunday Angelus, Pope Francis said that a "political solution" was needed to end the war in Syria. In his address, the pontiff also called for "the necessary aid" for the civilian population "to ensure their survival and dignity."

  
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  Macau’s new bishop stresses unity with God, as well as the mission in a gambling city and China

  Feb 09, 2016

  Stephen Lee Bun-sang began his episcopal ministry on January 23 in a ceremony in the Igreja da Se, Macau’s cathedral.

  
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  Beijing tightens control on religious beliefs

  Feb 09, 2016

  Religious groups must promote Chinese culture and become more compatible with socialism, top Politburo official Yu Zhengsheng has told faith leaders, as Beijing circulated orders for retired party cadres to shun all religious activity.

  
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  Bangladesh Catholic church, convent attacked, desecrated

  Feb 09, 2016

  A Catholic parish and convent were attacked, vandalized and looted in southwestern Bangladesh.

  
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  A papal visit without the usual sniping

  Feb 09, 2016

  As Mexico prepares to receive history’s first Latin American pope, there’s something new in the air here in terms of church/state relations. For lack of a better word, call it “normality.”

  
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  Jakarta Chinese Catholics told to renew themselves

  Feb 09, 2016

  Ethnic Chinese Catholics in Jakarta were urged to promote peace among their families and others, during Mass at a Central Jakarta church to celebrate Lunar New Year.

  
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  Choking the cultural, environmental heritage of Goa

  Feb 09, 2016

  The mysterious death of a firebrand former Blessed Sacrament priest, Bismarque Dias, whose body in November was found floating in a river of Goa state, is still fresh in the minds of local people.

  
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  Dalit Indians planning march for equal rights

  Feb 09, 2016

  Dalit Christians in India are planning a march to demand equal rights, including reservation in educational institutions and government jobs.

  
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  Indian bishops pledge support to Odisha's Christians

  Feb 08, 2016

  The Catholic Bishops' Conference of India has pledged the commitment and closeness of the Indian church to Christians in the eastern state of Odisha.

  
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  Prelate urges Filipinos to feed the hungry for Lent

  Feb 08, 2016

  Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle of Manila has urged Catholics to feed hungry children as a "concrete act of charity" for Ash Wednesday on Feb. 10.