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Global Church News - Possible theme for the next Synod Sep 16, 2016 The next ordinary assembly of the Synod of Bishops is scheduled for the autumn of 2018. (confirmed by 7 sources) [1]

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

This handout photograph taken and released on December 4, 2024 by The Vatican Media, shows Pope Francis (L) during a private audience with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban (L) at the Vatican. [4]

BANGKOK -- Pope Francis, the leader of the world's 1.2 billion Catholics, this week hopes to put his stamp on Asia. PoliticsVatican head visits 'new frontier' A devotee reaches out to touch Pope Francis in Colombo on Jan. 14. [5]

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. [6]

Pope tells UN and governments that the world needs to switch on its courage to build peace Vatican City (AsiaNews) During mass on World Peace Dayalso Solemnity of Mary, Mother of GodPope Benedict XVI said that in a world dominated by terrorism, nihil... [7]

Pope: ‘worrying’' news from Ukraine, ‘every effort’ is needed for peace At the Angelus Francis spoke again about the crisis in Ukraine and called on the Virgin Mary to move “the conscience of the political leaders”. [8]

Pope: peace through respect for the truth and rejection of relativism Vatican City (AsiaNews) - Peace passes through the recognition and respect for the truth inscribed by God in the heart of every person and thus is a "precondition" for peace is the... [9]

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[1] MM heraldmalaysia.com · 76% match

Global Church News

Global Church News - Possible theme for the next Synod Sep 16, 2016 The next ordinary assembly of the Synod of Bishops is scheduled for the autumn of 2018.

[2] MM eng.mizzima.com · 2025-12-19 · 45% match

Pope warns over use of AI in the military

[3] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2018-02-08 · 54% match

Richard Heydarian: The Catholic Church contends with Duterte's rule

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

[4] MM eng.mizzima.com · 2024-12-05 · 49% match

Hungarian PM Orban meets Pope, talks Ukraine with Vatican diplomats

This handout photograph taken and released on December 4, 2024 by The Vatican Media, shows Pope Francis (L) during a private audience with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban (L) at the Vatican.

[5] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2015-01-16 · 47% match

Vatican head visits 'new frontier'

BANGKOK -- Pope Francis, the leader of the world's 1.2 billion Catholics, this week hopes to put his stamp on Asia. PoliticsVatican head visits 'new frontier' A devotee reaches out to touch Pope Francis in Colombo on Jan. 14.

[6] MM www.irrawaddy.com · 2015-01-16 · 47% 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.

[7] MM asianews.it · 51% match

Pope tells UN and governments that the world needs to switch on its courage to build peace

Pope tells UN and governments that the world needs to switch on its courage to build peace Vatican City (AsiaNews) During mass on World Peace Dayalso Solemnity of Mary, Mother of GodPope Benedict XVI said that in a world dominated by terrorism, nihil

[8] MM asianews.it · 50% match

Pope: ‘worrying’' news from Ukraine, ‘every effort’ is needed for peace

Pope: ‘worrying’' news from Ukraine, ‘every effort’ is needed for peace At the Angelus Francis spoke again about the crisis in Ukraine and called on the Virgin Mary to move “the conscience of the political leaders”.

[9] MM asianews.it · 49% match

Pope: peace through respect for the truth and rejection of relativism

Pope: peace through respect for the truth and rejection of relativism Vatican City (AsiaNews) - Peace passes through the recognition and respect for the truth inscribed by God in the heart of every person and thus is a "precondition" for peace is the

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