A CHRISTMAS FULL OF JOY IN A WOUNDED ASIA
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24/12/2004
Malaysia's Culture Minister denies banning carols with references to Jesus; instead, he invites "everyone" to be part of the festivities.
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24/12/2004
Bishop calls on parents to spend more time with children. "Being with them," he says, "is the most precious gift you can offer."
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23/12/2004
The country's few Christians celebrate the birth of Christ whilst the majority of the population knows little of its meaning.
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23/12/2004
Sreete and another 140 girls will celebrate Christmas in an orphanage surrounded by the affection and love of nuns who care for them every day. In many, a vocation for the religious life is born.
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23/12/2004
For the Apostolic Delegate in Jerusalem, the birth of Christ and the faith of Christians and pilgrims are a source of optimism and peace. Tentative steps towards dialogue between Israel and Palestine and the attention of the world and the Church are signs of hope.
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22/12/2004
In his Christmas message, the Archbishop tells the faithful to remember God's act of love, his becoming man, and urges the population to be less passive and work instead to build a better country.
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21/12/2004
Exams are held earlier in Christian schools to prepare Nativity plays; streets and homes are decorated; Caritas offers dinner to 300 kids in juvenile prison.
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21/12/2004
Hindu fundamentalists organise festivals to disrupt Christmas celebrations.
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21/12/2004
Novena mass at 4 am as people in the country and cities gather to thank 'Christ the Light' who overcomes darkness.
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20/12/2004
Buddhist extremists are suspected. "They might destroy the building, but not our faith", said the parish priest. Faithful will still celebrate Christmas in nearby grotto.
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20/12/2004
Church leaders are united to honour victims and oppose terrorism. They express solidarity with the Shiite community in Karbala and Najaf hit by deadly violence yesterday.
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19/12/2004
Pontiff lovingly greets 32 children who survived the Beslan school massacre.
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18/12/2004
The Palestinian elections, the withdrawal of Barghouti's candidacy and the crisis of the Sharon government have increased the sense of impotence and insecurity in the two peoples. Our correspondent in Jerusalem gives an overview of the situation in the Holy Land on the eve of Christmas.
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17/12/2004
Concert will be registered with Guinness Book of World Records. Music becomes 'healing therapy for inmates.
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17/12/2004
Interim Palestinian President wants to attend Midnight Mass in Bethlehem.
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16/12/2004
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14/12/2004
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13/12/2004
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13/12/2004
Catholics appalled by the decision taken by the Patriotic Association and Bishop Fu Tieshan, who are currently engaged in reforming the diocese's administration. A 50 yuan entry fee is also a way to stem the interest of young people in Christianity.
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09/12/2004
The priest who saw the attack against the Bishop's Palace says that the building "has collapsed except for one wall and hanging on that wall is a photo of the Pope."
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