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Global Church News - DC Cardinal: Christ didn't change his words, and neither should the Church May 28, 2015 It is not discrimination for a Catholic to publicly profess his faith, Cardinal Donald Wuerl of Washington insisted Sunday in a pastoral lett... (confirmed by 6 sources) [1]

Bangkok archbishop asks God for the strength to be a good cardinal Bangkok (AsiaNews) - On receiving the news last Sunday that Pope Francis appointed him as cardinal, Mgr Kriengsak Kovithavanij said, "I entered the chapel near my office, and opened m... [2]

The powerful Philippine Catholic Church has long taken a quiet approach to the country's secular rulers. Not any more. [3]

Thailand’s 300,000 Roman Catholics prayed today for the repose of the soul of former pope Benedict XVI who died at age 95 on new year’s eve at his Vatican monastery retreat. [4]

MANILA -- Pope Francis wrapped up his second Asian visit with two of the most distinctive Masses of his two-year papacy. On the stormy morning of Jan. [5]

COLOMBO / VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis returns to Asia for the second time in less than six months, traveling to Sri Lanka and the Philippines in coming days to underscore his concern for inter-religious dialogue, poverty and the environment. [6]

MANILA — Pope Francis called on the Philippine government on Friday to tackle corruption and hear the cries of the poor suffering from “scandalous social inequalities” in Asia’s most Catholic country. [7]

WTO: Holy See paper on "common good", aid to poor countries The paper was distributed at the conference yesterday. It recalls the WTO aims, summed up in the holistic development of all. [8]

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[1] MM heraldmalaysia.com · 81% match

Global Church News

Global Church News - DC Cardinal: Christ didn't change his words, and neither should the Church May 28, 2015 It is not discrimination for a Catholic to publicly profess his faith, Cardinal Donald Wuerl of Washington insisted Sunday in a pastoral lett

[2] MM asianews.it · 47% match

Bangkok archbishop asks God for the strength to be a good cardinal

Bangkok archbishop asks God for the strength to be a good cardinal Bangkok (AsiaNews) - On receiving the news last Sunday that Pope Francis appointed him as cardinal, Mgr Kriengsak Kovithavanij said, "I entered the chapel near my office, and opened m

[3] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2018-02-06 · 42% match

The Catholic Church versus Duterte

The powerful Philippine Catholic Church has long taken a quiet approach to the country's secular rulers. Not any more.

[4] TH www.pattayamail.com · 2023-01-01 · 39% match

Thai masses held in remembrance of controversial Pope Benedict XVI

Thailand’s 300,000 Roman Catholics prayed today for the repose of the soul of former pope Benedict XVI who died at age 95 on new year’s eve at his Vatican monastery retreat.

[5] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2015-01-19 · 37% match

Pope tackles corruption, contraception in Asia's Catholic heartland

MANILA -- Pope Francis wrapped up his second Asian visit with two of the most distinctive Masses of his two-year papacy. On the stormy morning of Jan.

[6] MM www.irrawaddy.com · 2015-01-12 · 35% match

Pope’s Asia Trip to Address Poverty, Dialogue, Climate Change

COLOMBO / VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis returns to Asia for the second time in less than six months, traveling to Sri Lanka and the Philippines in coming days to underscore his concern for inter-religious dialogue, poverty and the environment.

[7] MM www.irrawaddy.com · 2015-01-16 · 34% match

Pope Tells Philippines Leaders to End Corruption, Hear Cries of the Poor

MANILA — Pope Francis called on the Philippine government on Friday to tackle corruption and hear the cries of the poor suffering from “scandalous social inequalities” in Asia’s most Catholic country.

[8] MM asianews.it · 39% match

WTO: Holy See paper on "common good", aid to poor countries

WTO: Holy See paper on "common good", aid to poor countries The paper was distributed at the conference yesterday. It recalls the WTO aims, summed up in the holistic development of all.

[9] MM www.irrawaddy.com · 2018-08-03 · 34% match

Philippines Nabs Cleric Over Bomb Claimed by Islamic State

MANILA – The Philippine military said on Thursday it has arrested a Muslim cleric who knew in advance about a bomb that killed 11 people on Basilan Island in an attack earlier this week that raised fears of Islamic State involvement.

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