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Hopes for 10,000 to join novena to Our Lady of Good Success
Bridget Sakr is hoping 10,000 people will join her in saying a Rosary novena to Mary under her title of Our Lady of Good Success ahead of the devotion’s feast day. Source: The Catholic Weekly.
Another milestone as Pope appoints woman to head Vatican Governatorate
Sr Raffaella Petrini has been named as the new head of the Governatorate of the Vatican City State. Source: Vatican News.
French bishops request investigation into abuse claims against prominent priest
The bishops of France have formally requested prosecutors launch a criminal investigation into sexual abuse allegations against Abbé Pierre, a prominent priest who founded the poverty ministry Emmaus. Source: CNA.
Cardinal blasts hit movie as ‘anti-Christian propaganda’
A German cardinal has decried the recent Hollywood movie “Conclave” as “anti-Christian propaganda” that could have been produced “in the time of Hitler or Stalin”. Source: National Catholic Register.
Christian leaders call for end to anti-Semitic attacks
Sydney’s Christian leaders have declared Israel’s military response to Hamas cannot be used to justify the explosion in anti-Semitism in Australia, and the ceasefire must put an end to a recent wave of anti-Jewish hate crimes. Source: The Australian.
Bishop-elect says coming to Australia was ‘like being born anew’
Bunbury Bishop-elect Fr George Kolodziej SDS says coming to Australia as a 25-year-old priest was like being born anew — a new language, culture, mentality, and the need for a fresh approach to his ministry. Source: The Record.
Pope thanks mediators who brokered Gaza ceasefire
Pope Francis has thanked the mediators who brokered the latest ceasefire deal in Gaza, which came into effect yesterday. Source: CNA.
Education a crucial lifeline for migrants and refugees
For refugees and those displaced by violence or war, education is a lifeline that brings stability and creates a better world, writes Fr Andrew Hamilton SJ. Source: Australian Jesuits.
Vinnies social housing project gets go ahead after successful mediation
Work will start soon on a St Vincent de Paul Society social housing project for vulnerable older women in North Hobart after the design was amended through an appeals process. Source: The Mercury.