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Posted in International
Lack of progress at climate conference frustrating
“We all arrived here with such hope and energy, encouraged by the great youth mobilisation in recent months, but found everyone was just negotiating for their own interests. It’s not encouraging to see the obstacles presented by big players such as the United States, China, Australia and Japan”
World needs peacemakers not empty words pope says
“The world does not need empty words but convinced witnesses, peacemakers who are open to a dialogue that rejects exclusion or manipulation’
Posted in Europe
Bishop urges vigilance on issues after British election
MANCHESTER (CNS): Bishop Philip Egan of Portsmouth, the United Kingdom (UK), expressed relief at the…
Posted in International
Pope Francis continues world travels while dealing with scandals in 2019
While continuing to teach about the faith, especially about God’s love and mercy, through homilies at his intimate morning Masses in the chapel of his residence, at visits to Rome parishes and in his Sunday Angelus addresses, Pope Francis also was forced to deal head on with the ongoing scandal of clerical sexual abuse and attempts by bishops to cover up allegations.
Diversity helps a community
An annual Advent Gathering was organised by the Hong Kong Catholic Charismatic Service Committee on…
