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Attacked Indonesian chapel stands firm

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West Java Catholics have vowed to complete the construction of their chapel following an arson attack by an angry mob that caused thousands of dollars of damage.


Honors for Indian students who went to Copenhagen

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Two students who shared environment-friendly practices with delegates at the recent Copenhagen summit have credited the Church for educating them on such issues.


Korean church group dreams of a green Christmas

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As Christmas approaches, the streets of the South Korean capital are once again filled with carol-singing and Christmas decorations. But this year a special tree in front of Myeongdong Cathedral comes with a sobering message.


Archdiocese of Karachi to launch satellite TV

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The Archdiocese of Karachi is launching its first television network known as ‘Good News’ and will commence test broadcasts on Christmas Eve.


More ‘proof’ on Shakespeare’s Catholicism

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Three signatures on pages of parchment bound in leather found in the archives at Rome’s Venerable English College may be more evidence that William Shakespeare was a secret Catholic who spent his “lost years” in Italy.


Mexican priest accused of simony

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Parishioners are backing Mexican priest, Fr Raymundo Figueroa, who is accused of selling sacraments to support his poor parish after Archbishop Rafael Romo Muñoz sought to oust him.


Fear, prejudice hinder ministry to migrants

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Church workers say it is hard to attract volunteers to work with migrants because of prejudice and the fear of falling foul of the law. (UCA News)


China Christianity: An Inside Look

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Like any great revival movement, the dramatic rise of Chinese Christianity has not been spared its share of controversy. (Edmond Chua, The Christian Post)


ePriest

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ePriest is a lay-run initiative, supported by a network of priests, to provide three main services to Parish Priests.


Venerable John Paul II: The record breaking pope

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A Rome Reports presentation on the late Pope John Paul II, marking his elevation to “Venerable” by Pope Benedict.


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