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Vigil an ‘opportunity to lift our voices together in hope and compassion’
As Myanmar continues to suffer the devastating impacts of war, natural disasters and displacement, Jesuit Mission Australia and the Taizé Community invite people of all faiths to join together in solidarity and prayer in an online vigil.
Angel for a Day: ‘Poor box ‘donations turned into hearty meals
For years the “poor box” at Adelaide’s St Francis Xavier’s Cathedral has collected the generosity of parishioners – coins dropped in faith, notes tucked away with prayerful hope. Source: The Southern Cross.
Pope Leo surprises African pilgrims
As pilgrims and representatives of the African continent celebrated Mass in St Peter’s Basilica yesterday, Pope Leo XIV made a surprise visit and invited everyone to live our faith as a sign of hope in our world. Source: Vatican News.
German cardinal calls for creation of women’s diaconate
Cardinal Walter Kasper, the former head of Vatican ecumenism efforts, said he now believes there are reasons to create a women’s diaconate because a synodal Church will need a more “sibling-like” culture. Source: The Tablet.
Malaysian Catholics ramp up efforts to tackle climate change
Catholic Church officials and volunteers in Malaysia’s Kuala Lumpur Archdiocese have expressed hope that their efforts to protect the environment will contribute to global efforts at tackling climate change. Source: UCA News.
Local parish delivers food and clothing to NSW flood victims
Lismore Diocese’s Port Macquarie parish was delivering food and clothing to evacuation centres on Friday as the region faced its worst floods since 2021. Source: The Catholic Leader.
Communion built on prayer, listening and conversion: Pope
Celebrating his first Mass in Rome’s diocesan cathedral, Pope Leo XIV said communion was built primarily “on our knees,” through prayer and a constant commitment to conversion. Source: CNS.
Think tank launches project to ‘combat’ antisemitism, religious discrimination
A three-year landmark project to “analyse and combat” antisemitism and other religious discrimination has been launched by the Centre for Independent Studies, describing it as an issue “too pervasive and urgent to be left to government alone”. Source: The Australian.
Good Sam Sister urges creation of ‘heroic communities
A 97-year-old Good Samaritan Sister urged attendees at a Blue Mountains Interfaith Gathering to create “heroic communities” focused on compassion, justice, and environmental care. Source: Katoomba Area Local News.