Global Church News
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World’s biggest arena under construction in Philippines
Dec 06, 2019
A Pentecostal church in the Philippines is building the world’s biggest arena which could accommodate up to 70,000 people.
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Pope plans new Catechism change to condemn nuclear deterrence
Dec 06, 2019
Pope Francis announced November 26 that he plans to change the Catechism of the Catholic Church to say that the possession of nuclear weapons — even for purposes of deterrence — is immoral.
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Pope asks Catholics to set up, be enchanted by a Nativity scene
Dec 06, 2019
A Nativity scene is a simple reminder of something astonishing: God became human to reveal the greatness of his love "by smiling and opening his arms to all," Pope Francis said in a letter on the meaning and importance of setting up Christmas cribs.
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Card. Bo urges Myanmar’s leaders to seek peace, reconciliation not violence
Dec 05, 2019
As Myanmar prepares to defend itself against charges of genocide by the International Court of Justice, Cardinal Bo urges the government on the path of peace and reconciliation and urges the international community to take measures that will not punish the poor and innocent.
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Maltese bishops appeal for unity in the pursuit of the common good
Dec 05, 2019
The Catholic Bishops of Malta issue an appeal for unity on the island nation at a time in which division could lead to the “trap of hatred, lies and violence.”
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Rochester Bishop requested Fulton Sheen beatification delay
Dec 05, 2019
The beatification of Archbishop Fulton Sheen was delayed at the request of Bishop Salvatore Matano of Rochester, an official in the Peoria diocese and other Church officials have confirmed.
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Card Ranjith prays for the liberation of Palestine
Dec 05, 2019
The Archbishop of Colombo was invited by the Palestinian ambassador to the Christmas tree lighting ceremony at the Embassy. For the occasion, an oil lamp was brought from Bethlehem. For the cardinal, peace will never be achieved unless “Palestinians live with dignity in their own state". The three great religions “must learn to unite people, not divide them” whilst “world powers must not intrude”.
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Card Suharyo tells Jakarta Catholics that compassion ‘makes the world better’
Dec 05, 2019
The Archbishop led a Mass to mark his cardinalship. Scores of Catholic figures and hundreds of former seminarians attended the service. The cardinal told the faithful to be compassionate and “follow up the good hopes for the Saviour's arrival, showing mercy to your neighbours.”
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Thousands of Jesus Youth Movement members in the UAE into missionary work
Dec 04, 2019
From 30 November to 2 December, the movement celebrated a quarter century in the Gulf with meetings, stories, Masses and confessions. The Pope granted Participants a special indulgence. “We are alive because we bring the joy of our encounter with Jesus to others,” said Bishop Padilla.
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Sheen beatification postponement not related to 2007 cover-up allegation
Dec 04, 2019
The delay of the beatification of Archbishop Fulton Sheen is not related to a 2007 allegation that Bishop Fulton Sheen witnessed and covered up an act of clerical sexual abuse, sources close to the beatification.
Sunday Reflection
Embracing the wisdom of the human heart
Reflecting on our Sunday Readings with Fr George Vaithynathan