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For Justice and Peace Forum, the cry of the earth is also the cry of the poor
Feb 16, 2017
The 10th meeting of the Justice and Peace Workers' Asia-Pacific Forum is underway in Manila to review and boost their response to today’s challenges, in particular climate change, environmental degradation, and their impact on the marginalised.
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For Cardinal Bo, only Mary can bring together
Feb 16, 2017
About 100,000 people of all religions took part in the annual pilgrimage to the Marian shrine of Nyaunglebin. For Card Bo, the Queen of Peace is the only one who can bring about the miracle of unity. He calls for prayers to make this nation "more peaceful", and names six "jars" to heal the country’s wounds.
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Peace workshop sets tone for Lent in war-torn Myanmar
Feb 16, 2017
The importance of peace in Myanmar was the takeaway message that provided food for thought for catechists and young people when they attended an animation program on Feb. 7-9.
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Mgr Casimir Wang Milu, retired Bishop of Tianshui, has died
Feb 16, 2017
The underground bishop spent ten years in prison. In 2003 he was suspended by the Holy See. He was admitted to hospital in late January. The funeral should take place this Saturday, 18 February.
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Emmaus Home top floor converted into hostel for outstation visitors
Feb 15, 2017
The top floor of Emmaus Home at the Sacred Heart Cathedral compound here has been converted into a hostel for outstation visitors.
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Kinarut village gets its new chapel blessed
Feb 15, 2017
Kampung Labak Kinarut got its new chapel blessed on 14 Feb 2017.
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KK Archdiocese to offer two Masses for Brother Ben
Feb 15, 2017
In a press statement dated 15 Feb 2017, the Kota Kinabalu Archdiocese will offer two requiem Masses for the soul of the late Brother Ben Snoeren mhm who died in Holland on Feb 13.
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MP Putatan likens efforts to secure funds for churches as act of love
Feb 15, 2017
Marcus Mojigoh, the Member of Parliament for this area, likened his efforts to secure Federal Government grants for churches here, amounting to RM900,000, as an act of love for the local community.
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Church leaders in Portugal present evidence for Fatima nun’s beatification
Feb 15, 2017
More than 15,000 pages of testimony have been gathered to support the proposed beatification of Sister Lucia
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What Egypt's Catholic Bishops said to Pope Francis
Feb 15, 2017
A special invitation to visit Egypt was delivered to Pope Francis by Coptic Catholic bishops during their ad limina visit Feb. 6, during which they also gave a report on the state of the Church in their country.
Sunday Reflection
Jesus did not turn away from His mission
Today, Palm or Passion Sunday, is the first day of Holy Week, the high point of the Church’s year, climaxing in the Easter Triduum: Holy Thursday, Good Friday, and the Easter Vigil on Holy Saturday.