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Peace Pope Francis

Pray and do penance for peace: Pope

Pope Francis yesterday called on Catholics to pray and do penance for the peaceful resolution of global conflicts, saying people are born into the world to help communities thrive, not to kill. Source: CNS.

Charity Housing

Vinnies calls on Government to increase rent assistance

The St Vincent de Paul Society says a new study of the Australian housing market highlights the need for an urgent increase in the rate of Commonwealth Rent Assistance for older renters, especially retirees.

First Nations

Kevin Andrews’ treasured message stick to return home

For Margaret Andrews, honouring her late husband and former Liberal minister Kevin Andrews meant sending one of his most treasured possessions home. Source: The Australian.

Evangelisation

NCE launches new website and logo

Integrating existing and emerging ministries is the main feature of the National Centre for Evangelisation’s new website. Source: The Bridge.

Family Violence

‘Safe’ phones a lifeline for people escaping domestic violence

Catholic organisations across Australia are partnering with a national not-for-profit to put life-saving devices in the hands of people experiencing domestic violence. Source: The Catholic Leader.

Eastern Rite Youth

Unite 2025 conference inspires young Catholics

More than 600 young Syro-Malabar Catholics from Australia, Oceania and beyond gathered for the Unite 2025 conference in Melbourne last weekend. Source: Melbourne Catholic.

Religious Freedom Russia

Russia persecuting Catholics in Ukraine: Report

Russia is weaponising Orthodox Christianity as part of a genocidal attack on Ukraine, persecuting Catholics, other Christians and other faith communities in the besieged nation, according to a report. Source: OSV News.

Ageing Vatican

Vatican to host its first summit on longevity

The first Vatican Summit on Longevity will take place on March 24, bringing together experts and world leaders to explore the most advanced scientific discoveries and reflect on the fundamental ethical values that guide research in this field. Source: CNA.

United States

US bishops thank Pope for ‘prayerful support’ in migrant crisis

The US bishops have welcomed Pope Francis’s letter addressed to them in response to “the major crisis that is taking place in the United States with the institution of a program of mass deportations” under President Donald Trump. Source: The Tablet.