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Global Church News - Cardinal Dziwisz talks Krakow, Saint John Paul II Jul 27, 2016 As World Youth Day approaches, the Archbishop of Krakow recently spoke with EWTN Deutschland about the “city of saints” hosting the gathering, and about its most famo... (confirmed by 9 sources) [1]

TOKYO -- A religious power struggle rooted in the Russia-Ukraine conflict is spilling over into Asia. [2]

In the Evangelis Lutheran Church, a small storm has emerged from the status of gay people in the church. The publicist Petri Karisma believes that the debate will grow. (translated from fi) [3]

MANILA, Philippines—Philippine authorities will question a Roman Catholic priest about ivory smuggling after his collection of ivory religious icons was featured in National Geographic magazine, an investigator said. [5]

The Sjømannskirken or better known in English as the Norwegian Seamen’s Church Abroad in Pattaya was packed with Scandinavians and their Thai families and friends who had come to welcome and celebrate the inauguration of the new pastor for Norwegians... [6]

SHANGHAI — China’s Catholic Church reaffirmed its loyalty to the country’s ruling Communist Party on Sunday, while welcoming a landmark deal struck with the Vatican on appointing new bishops. [7]

TOKYO -- Japan's government announced on Thursday its decision to request a court order to dissolve the scandal-ridden Unification Church as a religious corporation, following an 11-month-long investigation triggered by the murder of former Prime Min... [8]

YANGON—Myanmar’s regional military commanders have provided medicine, protective masks, hand sanitizer and conducted medical checks for religious leaders in different states and regions, as a contribution to government efforts to prevent and control ... [9]

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[1] MM heraldmalaysia.com · 65% match

Global Church News

Global Church News - Cardinal Dziwisz talks Krakow, Saint John Paul II Jul 27, 2016 As World Youth Day approaches, the Archbishop of Krakow recently spoke with EWTN Deutschland about the “city of saints” hosting the gathering, and about its most famo

[2] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2019-03-31 · 37% match

Orthodox church schism extends Putin's reach in Asia

TOKYO -- A religious power struggle rooted in the Russia-Ukraine conflict is spilling over into Asia.

[3] FI yle.fi · 2013-06-11 · 37% match translated from fi

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In the Evangelis Lutheran Church, a small storm has emerged from the status of gay people in the church. The publicist Petri Karisma believes that the debate will grow.

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[4] FI yle.fi · 2013-07-11 · 35% match

News

On a normal day fewer than a hundred people resign from the church using the eroakirkosta.fi website.

[5] MM www.irrawaddy.com · 2012-09-27 · 33% match

Philippines to Question Priest over Ivory Trade

MANILA, Philippines—Philippine authorities will question a Roman Catholic priest about ivory smuggling after his collection of ivory religious icons was featured in National Geographic magazine, an investigator said.

[6] TH www.pattayamail.com · 2023-03-04 · 33% match

Norwegian Seamen’s Church in Pattaya inaugurates new pastor

The Sjømannskirken or better known in English as the Norwegian Seamen’s Church Abroad in Pattaya was packed with Scandinavians and their Thai families and friends who had come to welcome and celebrate the inauguration of the new pastor for Norwegians

[7] MM www.irrawaddy.com · 2018-09-24 · 30% match

China’s Catholic Church Pledges Loyalty to Party After Vatican Deal

SHANGHAI — China’s Catholic Church reaffirmed its loyalty to the country’s ruling Communist Party on Sunday, while welcoming a landmark deal struck with the Vatican on appointing new bishops.

[8] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2023-10-12 · 30% match

Japan seeks dissolution of scandal-hit Unification Church

TOKYO -- Japan's government announced on Thursday its decision to request a court order to dissolve the scandal-ridden Unification Church as a religious corporation, following an 11-month-long investigation triggered by the murder of former Prime Min

[9] MM www.irrawaddy.com · 2020-03-30 · 30% match

Myanmar Military Gives Support to Religious Leaders, Govt on COVID-19 Prevention

YANGON—Myanmar’s regional military commanders have provided medicine, protective masks, hand sanitizer and conducted medical checks for religious leaders in different states and regions, as a contribution to government efforts to prevent and control

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