Global Church News

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  Pope tells Singapore to balance progress with social justice

  Sep 12, 2024

  City-state has a specific role to play on the international level, which is threatened by conflict and wars, he says.

  
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  Value freedom, commitment, pope tells Timorese youths

  Sep 11, 2024

  Pope Francis called on thousands of young Timorese people to value freedom, commitment, fraternity and reconciliation at his final major public event during his three-day visit to Timor-Leste.

  
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  Cardinal Da Silva: Pope's visit to Timor-Leste was a celebration of the faith

  Sep 11, 2024

  At the conclusion of Pope Francis' Apostolic Visit to Timor-Leste, Cardinal Virgilio Do Carma Da Silva of Dili offers Vatican News a review of the Holy Father's presence, saying he has confirmed the Timorese people in their Catholic identity and reinvigorated the faith of the young nation.

  
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  Two people booked for trying to sell historic Indian church

  Sep 11, 2024

  Timely police intervention saved the 129-year-old Golaknath Memorial Church in Punjab state

  
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  Clergy, diplomats call on UN General Assembly to strive for peace

  Sep 11, 2024

  Bishop David J. Malloy led a prayer for peace at the Church of the Holy Family on Sept. 9 before the new session

  
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  700,000 Timorese Catholics join papal Mass in Dili

  Sep 10, 2024

  Francis praised the vibrant youth and children in Asia’s youngest nation as 'God’s immense gift'

  
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  Timor-Leste draws flak for arresting activists during papal visit

  Sep 10, 2024

  Rights groups remind one of the youngest nations of its constitution that backs freedom struggle in other countries

  
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  Some Indonesian Catholics prefer to see pope in Timor-Leste

  Sep 10, 2024

  Considering distance and expenses in Jakarta, they have opted for Dili which has risen to the occasion

  
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  Who is stalling the pope’s visit to India?

  Sep 10, 2024

  It is not even acknowledged by the Prime Minister’s Office that there is any hold-up in clearing a visit

  
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  Pope set for huge Timor-Leste mass, half of nation expected

  Sep 10, 2024

  Pope Francis' visit drew up to 750,000 people, generating high excitement despite criticism over costs and preparations