Global Church News
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Pope Francis to reunite with cousin on visit to Thailand
Nov 12, 2019
In a remote Catholic school in Thailand, Sister Ana Rosa Sivori, 77, kneels in a chapel to pray at the beginning of the school day.
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Bishops of Chile condemn violence and the looting of churches
Nov 12, 2019
The Catholic Bishops Conference of Chile releases a statement calling for an end to the ongoing violence and expressing solidarity with the faithful of the cities in which places of worship have been desecrated.
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Cardinal O'Malley: Pope Francis will publish Vatican McCarrick report 'soon'
Nov 12, 2019
The results of the Vatican’s investigation of Theodore McCarrick should be published by early 2020, Cardinal Sean O’Malley of Boston told U.S. Bishops on Monday.
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Muslims and Catholics together for the 50th anniversary of ‘Romo Carolus’s priesthood
Nov 12, 2019
Fr Charles Patrick Burrows, 76, an Irish missionary of the Oblates of Mary Immaculate, has been working in Cilacap district since 1973. “Being among people, talking to and working with people regardless of their ethnic and religious background are Fr Carolus’s natural qualities.”
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Blessed Sacrament stolen from Texas Catholic parish
Nov 12, 2019
The pastor of a Catholic parish in El Paso, Texas is calling for prayer and reparation after a tabernacle containing the Eucharist was stolen from the church.
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Bespoke silk robes await Pope Francis on Thailand visit
Nov 12, 2019
Thailand’s capital boasts garment makers ranging from bespoke tailors to sweatshops, but for a truly divine frock, you have to look a little harder.
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Cyclone Bulbul hits Bangladesh and India, killing more than 20 people and displacing two million
Nov 12, 2019
The storm moved at 125 km per hour, later dropping to 80-90 kilometres. In Barisal, 158 millimetres of rain fell in six hours, flooding the bishop's residence. The port in Chittagong has reopened. Caritas is considering providing aid.
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Armistice Day: Remembering bravery and sacrifice
Nov 12, 2019
The 11th of November marks Armistice Day which remembers all those who have died for their country during conflicts. It also offers an opportunity to shine the spotlight on military chaplains who provide accompaniment and companionship to their flock.
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Iraqi Cardinal calls for prayer and fasting
Nov 12, 2019
Cardinal Sako asks all Chaldean Catholics to fast and pray for peace as Iraq undergoes new protests and violence.
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Bishop of Hong Kong: Truth and justice for student who died in clashes
Nov 12, 2019
A crowd of Christians gathered at Chater Garden for a prayer meeting in memory of Chow Tsz-lok, the student who died very suspiciously after falling from a parking lot roof. Msgr. Ha Chi-shing calls on the government to create an independent commission of inquiry and ensure justice to society and the family of the deceased.
Sunday Reflection
Embracing the wisdom of the human heart
Reflecting on our Sunday Readings with Fr George Vaithynathan