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Albanese and Dutton urged to speak out about Congo ‘bloodbath’
Brisbane Catholic Simon Chibalonza fears for his family and the lives of millions of innocent people after M23 rebels launched a new offensive in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Source: The Catholic Leader.
Fundraising commission created to help ease Vatican’s financial troubles
Pope Francis has created a fundraising commission to solicit donations from Catholics and bishops’ conferences as the Vatican City State and the Roman Curia continue to face budgetary and funding challenges. Source: CNA.
Mexico’s bishops urge unity as Church struggles to assist deported immigrants
United States President Donald Trump’s policies on unauthorised immigrants and mass deportation operations have caught Latin American countries off guard, prompting them to improvise ways to deal with the arrival of high numbers of those being deported. Source: OSV News.
Papal rosary presented to world’s longest death row inmate
The Archbishop of Tokyo has visited an 88-year-old Japanese former boxer and convert to Catholicism who was the world’s longest-serving death row inmate until his definitive acquittal in 2024, presenting him with a rosary blessed by Pope Francis. Source: Crux.
Pope remains in critical but stable condition
Pope Francis remains in critical condition, but is “stable” and working from his sick bed as the 88-year-old pontiff continues his nearly two-week long hospitalisation for double pneumonia. Source: NCR Online.
Pope asks Christians to compare their daily lives to the lives of migrants
In a message signed before he was hospitalised, Pope Francis has urged Christians to examine their consciences this Lent by comparing their daily lives to the hardships faced by migrants. Source: CNS.
Proposed expansion of Victoria’s VAD laws ‘deeply concerning’
Catholic Health Australia says it is “deeply concerned” about the proposed expansion of Victoria’s voluntary assisted dying laws.
Perth Archdiocese passes safeguarding audit with flying colours
A comprehensive safeguarding audit led by Australian Catholic Safeguarding Ltd has found the Perth Archdiocese has implemented 90 per cent of National Catholic Safeguarding Standards indicators relevant to their operations.
Sydney rally commemorates third anniversary of Russian invasion of Ukraine
Hundreds of people flocked to the St Mary’s Cathedral forecourt in Sydney on Monday to commemorate the third anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Source: The Catholic Weekly.