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Pope prays for victims of devastating Hong Kong fire
In a telegram addressed to the Bishop of Hong Kong, Pope Leo XIV said he is praying for victims of a devastating fire at an apartment complex in the city’s Tai Po district. Source: Vatican News.
‘Trauma and helplessness’ grip Nigerian region after mass kidnaping
Reeling from the kidnapping of more than 250 kids and teachers from a Catholic school in central Nigeria, Kontagora Bishop Bulus Dauwa Yohanna said trauma, helplessness and confusion had gripped Papiri, in the state of Niger. Source: OSV News.
‘Wicked: For Good’ not as good as original
Released 12 months after Wicked, Wicked: For Good concludes the film adaptation of the stage musical that tells the backstory of The Wizard of Oz’s witches. Source: Australian Catholics.Â
Pope asks for prayers ahead of visit to Türkiye and Lebanon
Pope Leo XIV has asked for prayers ahead of his first international apostolic trip to Türkiye and Lebanon, which begins today. Source: Vatican News.
How Australia could help ‘win the peace’
What role should Australia play in the reconstruction of Ukraine? That question was discussed at the launch of a new report in Canberra this week. Source: Ukrainian Eparchy.
DEA successfully embeds safeguarding in its cultureÂ
Dominican Education Australia has successfully embedded safeguarding within its culture, demonstrating a high level of commitment and understanding of the National Catholic Safeguarding Standards. Source: ACSL.
New priest told leadership ‘grounded not in status but in service’
The Society of the Divine Word has a new priest, with the ordination of Fr Shouzheng Peter Wang SVD in Melbourne on Saturday. Source: Melbourne Catholic.
Lismore bishop appoints members to new Pastoral CouncilÂ
Lismore Bishop Greg Homeming OCD has appointed members of the new Diocesan Pastoral Council, bringing clergy, religious and laity together to share wisdom, advise the bishop and shape pastoral priorities. Source: Lismore Diocese.
Annual service celebrates role of music in worship
Sacred music filled St Patrick’s Cathedral, Parramatta, as church musicians from across Australia gathered for the Guild of Church Musicians’ annual festival service. Source: Catholic Outlook.