Global Church News

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  US bishops designate St John Paul II National Shrine

  Mar 21, 2014

  Ahead of Bl. John Paul II’s April 27 canonization, the U.S. bishops have named a D.C.-based facility as a national shrine to commemorate the beloved Roman Pontiff.

  
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  St. Joseph is model educator, Pope Francis says in general audience

  Mar 20, 2014

  Pope Francis devoted his March 19 general audience to St. Joseph and paid tribute to him as a model educator.

  
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  Pope Francis celebrates the Feast of St Joseph with special greetings for all fathers

  Mar 20, 2014

  Pope Francis on Wednesday celebrated the Feast of St. Joseph pointing out that he is a model for all fathers and educators.

  
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  What are the meanings and traditions behind St. Joseph's Day?

  Mar 19, 2014

  Saint Patrick may be the more celebrated saint, but Saint Joseph is just as important to the Christian lexicon -- if not moreso. So, with his feast day being tomorrow, why do his celebrations fly under the radar?

  

• Catholics, Muslims and Buddhists against a monk’s land grab in Bandarban

  Catholics, Muslims and Buddhists against a monk’s land grab in Bandarban