Global Church News
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Migrating across Amazonia: Carmen’s story
Nov 07, 2019
Thousands of people cross the Amazon rainforest every day, leaving their home behind them in search of a better future. Many of them are from Venezuel
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Caritas Europa report stresses benefits of migration and development
Nov 06, 2019
Caritas Europa launches its Common Home European Report to raise awareness about the positive aspects that migration can have at the global level and
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Boston Archdiocese opts for transparency to protect minors – Bishop O’Connell
Nov 06, 2019
As the first group of US Bishops begin their “ad limina Apostolorum” to Rome, Bishop Mark O’Connell explores how the Archdiocese of Boston is working for the protection of minors.
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Catholics celebrate decision to make the shrine of Our Lady of Madhu a ‘sacred area’
Nov 06, 2019
Land is set aside for the church and for accommodation facilities. A second protected area is created to preserve surrounding forest. For bishop, the shrine is a symbol of unity between north and south. Outgoing president Maithripala Sirisena signed the decree.
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Young Vietnamese emigrate due to poverty and persecution, says priest in Nghe An
Nov 06, 2019
All 39 victims of the refrigerated truck in Essex came from central Vietnam. For Fr Nguyen Dình Thuc, “young men and women think that by reaching countries like the United Kingdom they can save their parents from debt.” Many have been forced to emigrate for taking part in environmental protests.
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Bolivian Bishops urge for transparency amid alleged electoral fraud
Nov 06, 2019
The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Bolivia is calling on electoral officials to make vote-counting process “transparent”. Their appeal comes as riots continue in the country following alleged fraud in the 20 October presidential election.
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For Bishop Tschang, the Pope's visit will boost the mission among Thais
Nov 06, 2019
The pontiff will be in Thailand from 20 to 23 November. For the apostolic nuncio, “He is coming to spur us on to build a society capable of true human values.” The local population is looking forward to his message of peace, mercy and harmony. The Pope is seen as a spiritual leader for all humanity, no more only as the head of the Catholic Church.
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Bearing witness to the Gospel by visiting prisoners
Nov 06, 2019
Bangladesh has more than 88,000 prison inmates against a maximum capacity of 40,000. About 175 are Christians, including 40 foreigners. The prison ministry of the Justice and Peace Commission first met.
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Sinicisation crushing official and underground communities
Nov 06, 2019
Churches have been shut down in Jiangxi and Fujian. Underground priests have been driven from their parishes. Young people under 18 have been dragged away from churches. Religions’ subordination to Chinese culture closely resembles the policy of Qing emperors. The Pope's authority must be subservient to that of the emperor. the Church must be part of the structures of the state and obey political authorities.
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Card. Sako: Politicians' inertia before young people’s "cries"
Nov 06, 2019
The Chaldean patriarchate promotes an ecumenical prayer for "peace, security and stability". The Church's closeness to young people "on the street" to "claim their rights". Protesters have overcome sectarian divisions and restored national identity. New victims in Baghdad and in the south among the protesters.
Sunday Reflection
Embracing the wisdom of the human heart
Reflecting on our Sunday Readings with Fr George Vaithynathan