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Grandson of Peter To Rot humbled by sainthood announcement
One of the grandsons of Peter To Rot says he is humbled by the announcement that his grandfather will soon become Papua New Guinea’s first saint. Source: ABC News.
Christians invited to pray for ‘a lasting, shared peace that gives rise to hope’
“Seeds of Peace and Hope” is the theme for this year’s celebration of the World Day of Prayer for Creation, the Vatican announced yesterday. Source: Catholic Review.
Papal almoner delivers Pope’s gift to Ukraine
As Ukraine faces another Easter marked by war, Pope Francis continues to show his closeness to the suffering people through concrete gestures – three years after what he previously called “a painful and shameful anniversary for humanity”. Source: Vatican News.
Pope makes surprise appearance at Mass in St Peter’s Square
Pope Francis yesterday made his first public appearance since leaving hospital two weeks ago, coming into St Peter’s Square at the close of a Mass for the Jubilee of the Sick and Healthcare Workers. Source: Crux.
Vinnies CEO Sleepout marks its 20th anniversary
The Vinnies CEO Sleepout will this year mark its 20th anniversary, bringing together CEOs and senior executives from across Australia for a night outdoors to raise critical funds and awareness for Australia’s homeless.
Wong joins calls for probe into killing of 15 Palestinian aid workers in Gaza
Foreign Minister Penny Wong has called for a “thorough investigation” into the killing of 15 Palestinian emergency workers in Gaza after Israeli forces opened fire on their convoy. Source: The Australian.
Jesuit Mission launches appeal for victims of Myanmar earthquake
Jesuit Mission Australia is urgently appealing for support to help people affected by the devastating 7.7-magnitude earthquake that struck Myanmar on March 28.
Hearing difficulties linked to reading-related mental health issues
Children with hearing difficulties who experience early reading struggles are at risk of developing poor mental health outcomes, world-first research led by Australian Catholic University shows.
Thousands of students in Sydney learning Gregorian Chant
The Jubilate Deo Programme is teaching a core repertoire of Gregorian chant to 2600 students in 11 Catholic schools in the Sydney Archdiocese, writes Ronan Reilly. Source: The Catholic Weekly.