Global Church News
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World Day of the Sick at the Shrine of Our Lady of Periyanayagi
Feb 11, 2020
A special celebration was held for those suffering. The shrine’s history is linked to the fate of a statue of the lost Virgin found in a Tamil Nadu forest.
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Colombia Bishops: Fight tirelessly for reconciliation
Feb 11, 2020
The Catholic Bishops of Colombia end their Plenary Assembly in Bogotà, presenting their main points of focus in hope that they might help solve some of the difficulties the country is facing.
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Pope emphasizes unity in message to bishops connected to Focolare Movement
Feb 11, 2020
Pope Francis emphasized unity in a message sent Monday to bishops connected to the Focolare Movement, which is celebrating 100 years since the birth of its founder.
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Newman relic reported stolen from Birmingham Oratory
Feb 11, 2020
A first-class relic of St. John Henry Newman was stolen from the Birmingham Oratory sometime in late January, the Oratory announced in its weekly newsletter.
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Cardinal Czerny: Together with God’s help we can combat trafficking
Feb 10, 2020
February 8 marks the 6th World Day of Prayer, Reflection and Action against Human Trafficking. The Church also celebrates the feast of Saint Bakhita, a nun of Sudanese origin, who became the universal symbol of the Church's commitment against trafficking.
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Pope urges healthy use of technology to prevent human trafficking
Feb 10, 2020
Following the International Day of Prayer and Awareness Against Human Trafficking, Pope Francis says people must be educated about the healthy use of technology, with studies showing that criminal organizations increasingly use the internet to lure victims.
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St. Valentine: How a beheaded martyr became the poster child for romantic love
Feb 10, 2020
In most stores in the weeks leading up to St. Valentine’s day, you’re likely to find a plethora of pink and red cards, heart-shaped boxes of Russell Stover chocolates, and decor with nearly-naked chubby cherubs shooting hearts with bows and arrows.
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Bishop McElroy: Abortion and climate change both crucial, voters must be prudent
Feb 10, 2020
Bishop Robert McElroy of San Diego made a speech Thursday that attempted to explain his criticism of the elevation of abortion over other political issues.
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Middle East patriarchs discuss plight of Christian minorities with Pope Francis
Feb 10, 2020
Six Catholic patriarchs from Lebanon, Syria, Egypt, and Iraq met with Pope Francis at the Vatican Friday to discuss the difficulties faced by Christians in the region and their mass emigration.
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Coronavirus: Exclusion from WHO harms Taiwan
Feb 09, 2020
Led by the US, many countries are demanding that Taiwan be accepted by the organisation. Beijing's opposition complicates Taiwanese efforts to contain the epidemic. Taipei complains that international flights to the island have been cancelled because WHO treats it as part of China.
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