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Liturgy Music

Liturgical conference to bring together ‘the three Rs’

Rita, Ricky and Richard – It wasn’t intentional, but the Pilgrims of Hope: Transformed through Sacrament and Song conference will bring together three keynote speakers who will likely resonate with their rigorous revelations about rites, ritual and rhythm. Source: The Record.

Art

Brisbane parish launches ‘unashamedly Christian’ art prize

A Brisbane parish has created a new national Christian art prize, including Australia’s largest student art prize. Source: The Catholic Leader. 

Middle East Pope Francis

Popemobile converted into ambulance blocked from entering Gaza

Border restrictions have prevented a popemobile donated by Pope Francis and converted into an ambulance from entering Gaza. Source: CNA.

Africa

Suspected Muslim rebels die in blast near Catholic shrine in Uganda

An explosion killed two suspected rebels, including a female suicide bomber, near a Catholic shrine in Uganda’s capital Kampala yesterday. Source: Reuters.

Environment South East Asia

Capuchins join struggle to save world’s largest volcanic lake

Capuchin friars in Indonesia’s North Sumatra province want the country’s government to stop activities that threaten the ecosystem of the world’s largest volcanic lake and protect the rights of tribal people. Source: UCA News.

Bishops Middle East

Australian bishops call for peace in Gaza

Australian bishops have echoed Pope Leo XIV’s pleas for peace in Gaza, and have called for urgent dialogue and for humanitarian aid to reach those in need. Source: ACBC Media Blog.

Pope Leo XIV Priesthood

Priests called to be witnesses of God’s love and forgiveness: Pope 

In a Church and a world divided and fractured, priests are called to be witnesses of God’s love and forgiveness, which reconciles people and makes them one community, Pope Leo XIV has told new priests. Source: CNS.

Education Spirituality

New guide to help teachers nurture spirituality in kids

For the first time in Australia, a practical guide has been developed to help educators nurture spirituality in the early years – a proven, yet often overlooked, foundation for children’s lifelong growth and mental health. Source: MercyCare.

Crime

Sculpture stolen from Bendigo cathedral found dumped and damaged

An elderly man and two youths have allegedly stolen a controversial 100-kilogram sculpture that was on display at Sacred Heart Cathedral, Bendigo. Source: ABC News.