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Pilgrims and prayer accompany Pope’s body to basilica
To the chanting of Christ’s promise, “I am the resurrection and the life; whoever believes in me, even if he dies, will live,” the mortal remains of Pope Francis were carried into St Peter’s Basilica by 14 pallbearers. Source: CNS.
Church’s youngest cardinal says Francis was ‘Pope of Peace’
Melbourne-based Cardinal Mykola Bychok, who will be among a select group of bishops helping to pick the next pope, has paid tribute to the late Francis as a “pope of peace”. Source: SBS News.
Governor-General among Australian representatives to attend funeral
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced the full list of Australian representatives set to attend Pope Francis’ funeral on Saturday. Source: Sky News Australia.
Catholic parents against ‘discriminating’ education policies of Greens
Parents increasingly believe faith-based schools should expect staff to support the “ethos” of their institution, which Australia’s peak body for Catholic education says does not align with the “discriminating policies” of the Greens. Source: The Australian.
New Bishop of Bunbury opens hospital’s ‘Door of Hope’
In his first public action as the new Bishop of Bunbury, Bishop George Kolodziej SDS opened a “Door of Hope” at St John of God Bunbury Hospital. Source: The Record.
Women donning hard hats to build themselves a better future
Women tradies are bursting through the construction sector’s glass ceiling with the help of a Centacare Far North Queensland multicultural program giving them the power to build their own destiny. Source: Cairns Post.
Cardinals set schedule for nine days of mourning
Following an ancient tradition, the Church will observe nine consecutive days of mourning, marked by Masses held in suffrage for the late Pope Francis. Source: Vatican News.
Roxburgh excels in gripping thriller based on true story
The Correspondent is a gripping biographical thriller based on the true story of Australian foreign correspondent Peter Greste’s imprisonment in Egypt in 2013. Source: Australian Catholics.
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