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Blog 4th Sunday in Advent & St Thomas
“I am the Way, and the Truth, and the Life.” This Fourth Sunday of Advent is focused…
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UK: Prince Charles reaches out to suffering Christians
HRH The Prince of Wales offered a heart-felt message of compassion for Christians persecuted because of their…
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PAKISTAN: Brave security prevented a massacre at Quetta church
• Bishop hails rapid response of police and army • Victims’ families ‘frightened and crying’…
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PHILIPPINES: “My destroyed cathedral can wait… We must first rebuild inter-faith relations”
A bishop in the Philippines, whose cathedral and home were destroyed by extremists, has stated that his…
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BLOG: 3rd Sunday in Advent & St Lucy
“Blow the trumpet in Zion… for the day of the Lord is coming, it is near” Joel…
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ISRAEL: Holy Land Christian leader – Trump’s Jerusalem decision will cause “explosion”
The Holy Land’s most senior Roman Catholic bishop has spoken out against President Trump’s decision to move…
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IRAQ: Persecuted youngsters to receive Christmas gifts
Youngsters in Iraq whose lives were turned upside down by Daesh (ISIS) will each receive a Christmas…
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BLOG: 2nd Sunday in Advent & the Immaculate Conception
The Immaculate Conception – the Blessed Virgin’s birth was free from original sin “O Mary…
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SYRIA: But for you, we would be about to disappear
Catholic charity Aid to the Church in Need and other Church organisations have helped save Christianity in…
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BURMA: Papal visit “will have great impact on peace process”
Pope Francis’ visit to Burma (Myanmar) will do much to bring peace and reconciliation in a country…
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INTERNATIONAL: Standing in solidarity with those suffering for their faith
#RedWednesday is a sign to those who suffer for their faith around the world that they are…