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SYRIA: A Mass for you
On the 20th anniversary of his episcopal ordination, a Syrian archbishop will offer Mass for all supporters…
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INTERNATIONAL: One Mass celebrated every 23 seconds for charity’s supporters
Mass was celebrated roughly every 23 seconds somewhere around the world in 2019 for the intentions of…
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UNITED KINGDOM: Suffering but with a heart full of hope
At a live-streamed Mass for Aid to the Church in Need, the charity’s UK chaplain invited ACN’s…
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INTERNATIONAL: ACN announces €5 million COVID-19 aid package
A leading Catholic charity has pledged €5 million (£4.3 million) to support clergy serving those badly hit…
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IRAQ: Mass comes back to Mosul
The bells rang out in Mosul for the first time in more than three years when a…
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NIGERIA: Bishop speaks about Church attack
Armed men open fire, 13 dead and 26 wounded Pope Francis sends message of condolence After armed…
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IRAQ: Young priest returns home to bless his village
A newly ordinated priest has described returning with the Blessed Sacrament to his home village in northern…
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UK: London vigil for Syria priest’s release
A nine-day programme of prayer gets underway today (Thursday, 30th March) at a London church for a…