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It's official: Pope Francis to visit Myanmar, Bangladesh in November
Aug 29, 2017
On Monday the Vatican confirmed rumors that have been swirling the past few weeks about a papal visit to Myanmar and Bangladesh, announcing that Pope Francis will visit the two Asian countries Nov. 27-Dec. 2.
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PAS discusses inter-faith ties with Catholic leaders
Aug 29, 2017
Several PAS leaders met leaders of the Malacca-Johor Catholic Diocese on August 21 to discuss issues related to religious harmony in Malaysia, including the recently passed amendments to the Law Reform (Marriage and Divorce) Act 1976.
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MCYMC embarks on disseminating synod information on new website
Aug 29, 2017
Pope Francis has planned for the 15th Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops to focus on the theme of Youth, Faith and Vocational Discernment. The Synod will be held in October next year.
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Catholic groups are mobilising to help in Hurricane Harvey’s aftermath
Aug 29, 2017
Catholic dioceses and charities are quickly organising to help in the aftermath of a Category 4 hurricane that made landfall with heavy rains and winds of 130 miles per hour late Aug 25, 2017 into the Rockport, Texas area, northeast of Corpus Christi.
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Imposing statue of Saint Charbel erected in Faraya, ready for inauguration on the feast day of the Cross
Aug 29, 2017
The reputation for holiness of the hermit monk has transcended religious boundaries, in his life time and after his death. A relic, a small fragment of one of his bones, will be placed inside the statue. The ceremony will be led by Maronite Patriarch Bechara al-Rahi. The controversy over the size and costs of the statue are now in the past.
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Venezuelan Bishops' conference headquarters ransacke
Aug 29, 2017
Unidentified persons attacked the headquarters of the Venezuelan bishops' conference on Friday, stealing several items.
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Cardinal D'Rozario: The Pope's visit to Dhaka, a confirmation of inter-religious harmony
Aug 29, 2017
Pope Francis will travel to Bangladesh from 30 November to 2 December. The themes chosen for the trip are harmony and peace. Parishes receive directions to prepare the faithful. PIME Superior: "Christians are the hope of the country, our work is for the benefit of all."
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AMEIA organises visit to different places of worship
Aug 29, 2017
The Archdiocesan Ministry of Ecumenical and Interreligious Affairs (AMEIA) organised a visit to different places of worship in Seremban.
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Orissa, 3,000 people at anniversary of Kandhamal pogrom against Christians
Aug 29, 2017
The celebrations took place on August 26 at G. Udayagiri. The violence of 2008 "the largest and best-planned attack on Christians". "Shameful that even today the victims have not got justice." "The struggle for justice in Kandhamal has become a struggle for justice throughout the nation."
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It's official: Pope Francis to visit Myanmar, Bangladesh in November
Aug 29, 2017
On Monday the Vatican confirmed rumors that have been swirling the past few weeks about a papal visit to Myanmar and Bangladesh, announcing that Pope
Sunday Reflection
Embracing the wisdom of the human heart
Reflecting on our Sunday Readings with Fr George Vaithynathan