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Christmas Vatican

Nativity scene, Christmas tree signs of faith and hope: Pope

The Nativity scene and the Christmas tree are signs of faith and hope, Pope Leo XIV said yesterday. Source: OSV News.

East Asia

Jimmy Lai facing life in prison after conviction in security trial

Jimmy Lai, the pro-democracy former Hong Kong media mogul and outspoken critic of Beijing, was convicted in a landmark national security trial in the city’s court yesterday, which could send him to prison for the rest of his life. Source: Crux.

North America

UNESCO declares Iztapalapa Way of the Cross a heritage site

A popular representation of the passion, death, and resurrection of Christ, held every Holy Week in Mexico City, has been declared a Cultural Heritage of Humanity by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation. Source: CNA.

Terrorism

Albanese says Bondi Beach attack an ‘act of evil antisemitism’

The “massive” and “complex” investigation into the Bondi Beach terrorist attack yesterday continues as police try to piece together the shooting that has shocked the world. Source: ABC News.

Bishops Terrorism

Statement from ACBC President on Bondi tragedy

Australian Catholic Bishops Conference President Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB said “the violence and horror” that descended on Bondi yesterday have “shaken Australians to the core”. Source: ACBC Media Blog.

In The Dioceses Synod

Melbourne Archdiocese to hold Synod in 2026

Melbourne Archdiocese is preparing to hold a Synod in 2026, with three key themes to form the focus of the gathering: young discipleship; missionary leadership, formation and participation. Source: Melbourne Catholic.

Safeguarding

Brisbane Archdiocese achieves high safeguarding rating

A culture of safeguarding is well embedded across Brisbane Archdiocese’s ministries and agencies, according to a recent safeguarding audit. Source: ACSL.

Aged Care Northern Territory

Top care at Top End’s new memory support unit

A state-of-the-art, $18 million expansion to Southern Cross Care aged care service in Darwin has opened. Source: NT News.

Palliative Care

Meeting presents the Catholic perspective on end of life care

A presentation on the sensitive topic of what happens to us when we approach death drew about 30 people to the Cathedral Hall in Adelaide. Source: The Southern Cross.