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Indian archbishop says fighting with Pakistan ‘only brings death and destruction’
A Catholic archbishop in India says the nation’s government “has demonstrated considerable restraint in selection of targets and method of execution” after a series of strikes against Pakistan and Pakistan-controlled Kashmir. Source: Crux.
UK bishop condemns government’s euthanasia impact statement
A Church of England bishop has warned that the British Government’s impact assessment on the bill to introduce assisted suicide in England and Wales makes for “chilling reading”. Source: The Tablet.
Seven Capuchin Franciscan friars killed in bus crash in Nigeria
Catholics in Nigeria are mourning the death of seven Capuchin Franciscan friars who died in a road accident while traveling from Enugu to Cross River state on Saturday. Source: OSV News.
Cardinals issue plea for peace on eve of conclave
The College of Cardinals has issued an appeal for peace from their final general congregation ahead of the conclave, which begins in the Sistine Chapel today. Source: The Tablet.
Bishops celebrate memorial Mass for Pope Francis
Australia’s Catholic bishops have celebrated a Mass in memory of the late Pope Francis during their May plenary. Source: ACBC.
Child protection commission calls for prayers for cardinals in conclave
The Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors said it was encouraged that protecting children and vulnerable people was a priority in the College of Cardinals’ pre-conclave discussions. Source: OSV News.
Symposium marks year of research into lay leadership of ministries
Preliminary research into governance in the Catholic Church has found more than 100 religious institutes worldwide have transferred their ministries to canonical bodies overseen predominantly by the laity. Source: ACU.
Australian benefactors arrive in Rome for Jubilee year pilgrimage
More than 1000 benefactors of the pontifical foundation Aid to the Church in Need from 23 different countries – including 25 benefactors from Australia – have arrived in Rome for a Jubilee year pilgrimage starting today.
Calma calls for changes to Closing the Gap strategy
The Aboriginal elder who introduced the Closing the Gap concept as a way to measure and reduce Indigenous disadvantage is urging a shift in the approach. Source: The Australian.