Global Church News
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A Christmas message from Aleppo's bishop: hope for joy, peace
Dec 23, 2014
As Christmas approaches, the Melkite Catholic bishop of Aleppo has written a letter to his diocese looking forward to the feast of hope, urging his people to practice charity to the less fortunate, much like in diocese around the world.
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Typhoon can't budge faith of Catholics in the Philippines
Dec 23, 2014
The Church in the Philippines has stepped up round the clock rehabilitation and relief measures for the population affected by the country's most recent typhoon, Hagupit, which struck earlier this month.
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Pope warns against sterile egoism rooted in a desire for power
Dec 22, 2014
Pope Francis cautioned Christians against an egoism that excludes the need for God in his homily at Mass on Friday, saying this attitude renders our lives sterile and prevents the Church from bearing fruit.
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Concern mounts in India over persecution of religious minorities
Dec 22, 2014
The rise in attacks by Hindu radicals against members of minority religions in India, primarily Christians and Muslims, is drawing concern across the country, with many calling for more concrete government action.
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A sign of hope; Christmas tree illuminates St. Peter's Square
Dec 22, 2014
The 83-foot Italian tree in St. Peter's Square was lit for the first time this season at the unveiling of the Vatican's nativity scene, which Pope Francis called a sign of “light, hope and love” for the world.
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Christ offers healing and peace, Sydney archbishop says after siege
Dec 18, 2014
In the aftermath of a hostage situation at an Australian cafe, Sydney’s Archbishop Anthony Fisher, O.P., stressed that the love of Jesus Christ, Prince of Peace, can overcome fear and darkness.
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Sydney archbishop calls for prayers amid hostage crisis
Dec 16, 2014
The archbishop of Sydney has called for prayers after several people were taken hostage in the Australian city, reminding citizens to not turn on one another or “undermine our sense of security.”
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Our Lady of Guadalupe Mass draws thousands in LA
Dec 15, 2014
More than 25,000 people – including many young people – attended an outdoor Mass in Los Angeles honoring the feast day of Our Lady of Guadalupe.
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Catholic profs told to report opposition to 'gay marriage' as harassment
Dec 10, 2014
An anti-harassment training presentation at a Catholic college encourages employees to report critics of “gay marriage” – and could reflect recent federal decisions that the belief in marriage as a union of a man and a woman is discriminatory.
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Little Sisters in court: Don't stop our ministry of serving the dying poor
Dec 09, 2014
The Little Sisters of the Poor asked an appeals court Monday to shield them from the federal contraception mandate, saying that it threatens their 175 years of service to the poor and dying.



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