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Middle East

US bishop ‘heartened’ by Trump plan to end Gaza war  

A United States Maronite bishop says he is heartened by a United Nations move to approve President Donald Trump’s plan to end the Israel-Hamas war in the Gaza Strip by installing international transitional governance and military forces there. Source: OSV News.

Ukraine

Ukraine honours Dominican Sister for aiding those in need

Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy has honoured a Dominican Sister for her efforts to provide humanitarian aid and support since the beginning of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Source Catholic Review. 

Pope Leo XIV South America

Statue honours ‘one of our brothers, a Peruvian at heart’

Chiclayo, Peru, is celebrating following the inauguration and blessing of a large statue of Pope Leo XIV, located in a central roundabout in the city. Source: CNA.

Climate Pope Leo XIV

Politicians failing to act on climate change: Pope 

While “creation is crying out” and millions of people suffer the effects of climate change and pollution, politicians are failing to act, Pope Leo XIV has told Christian activists. Source: CNS.

Climate Pacific

Every typhoon a double blow for small island economies

A new report has revealed how financially devastating climate disasters are for small island economies, with many Pacific nations taking on costly debt to cover them. Source: Caritas Australia.

Health Vatican

Delegation’s visit brings together mission and innovation

A senior Vatican official and Samsung Health executives spent a week in Australia touring Catholic hospitals as part of a visit that brought together mission and innovation. Source: CHA.

In The Dioceses Pilgrimage

Pilgrims walk through the night in inaugural Canberra Camino

Under the quiet cover of a Canberra night, a group of 31 men undertook a unique spiritual challenge: the inaugural Canberra Camino of St Joseph for Men. Source: Catholic Voice.

Appointment Education

Marist Schools Australia appoints new national director 

The board of Marist Schools Australia has announced John Kyle-Robinson will take up the role of national director of MSA from July next year.

Honours People

Red Cross awards highest honour to Catholic community leader

Catholic community leader Sam Hardjono has been awarded an honorary lifetime membership of the Red Cross, the organisation’s highest honour. Source: The Catholic Weekly.