Global Church News
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Indonesian church hosts Aidilfitri prayer
Apr 19, 2024
A century-old Catholic church in Indonesia allowed Muslims to conduct the Aidilfitri prayers on its premises on April 10, saying such moves could help build brotherhood in the Muslim-majority nation.
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Goan Catholics rejoice over new approachable auxiliary bishop
Apr 19, 2024
Catholics in Goa say Pope Francis has given them an “approachable pastor” who is “an epitome of faithful servant” as their new auxiliary bishop.
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Hindus provide iftar meals in Pakistan
Apr 19, 2024
On the cusp of sunset, the sound of rumbling trains in the distance faded as they came to a standstill at Cantonment Railway Station in Pakistan’s port city of Karachi on April 9.
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Unique edition of the Bible crafted by African women
Apr 19, 2024
The Meditation Bible by the Women of Africa was officially launched in Paris, April 13. Designed by 26 African Bible Societies, the nearly 2,000-page volume was on sale in France since February. To date, 26,000 copies have been printed, intended for about 15 French-speaking countries.
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‘Emphasise Jesus’ compassion for the suffering’
Apr 19, 2024
In the Bible, Jesus never explains suffering, but he reaches out to those who are hurting, heals them and ultimately, on the cross, shares and redeems the suffering of all humanity, Pope Francis said.
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Vatican official meets Vietnam’s PM during historic diplomatic trip
Apr 19, 2024
The Vatican’s foreign minister met with Vietnam’s prime minister in Hanoi on April 10 during the first high-level diplomatic visit by a Church official to the country since the Vietnam War.
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Myanmar priest shot while celebrating Mass amid violent conflict
Apr 19, 2024
A Myanmar priest was shot recently while celebrating Mass in the state of Kachin, according to media reports, with the assault coming amid ongoing violent conflict between the military junta and resistance forces in the region.
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Pope Francis to make ambitious September trip to Asia Pacific
Apr 19, 2024
Pope Francis will embark on an ambitious 12-day trip across Asia-Pacific and Oceania in September, the Vatican announced on April 12.
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Jesus in prayer teaches all of us how to pray
Apr 19, 2024
The Catechism of the Catholic Church echoes two such prayerful accounts with the introduction: “The evangelists have preserved two more explicit prayers offered by Christ during his public ministry.
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Foundation to release neverbefore- seen images of Padre Pio
Apr 19, 2024
To mark its 10th anniversary, the St Pio Foundation in the United States is releasing 10 never-before-seen photographs of St Pio of Pietrelcina, better known as Padre Pio, on April 29.
Sunday Reflection
Embracing the wisdom of the human heart
Reflecting on our Sunday Readings with Fr George Vaithynathan