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Pope prays with bereaved families amid ongoing turmoil in Lebanon
Pope Francis has met with 30 relatives of victims of the 2020 Beirut Port explosion in a private audience at the Vatican, expressing his sorrow and closeness with families suffering due to the ongoing political turmoil in Lebanon. Source: CNA.
Caritas partners helping war-hit Ukrainians find safe haven
Caritas Australia’s Ukraine Appeal continues to support its charity partners, including Catholic Relief Services, as they help millions of Ukrainians in need due to the war with Russia.
Pope to politicians: Build a world marked by fraternity, justice, and peace
Pope Francis called the heart of war an “abyss of evil” during a meeting with international Catholic politicians and legislators at the Vatican on Saturday. Source: CNA.
Jesuit’s ‘remarkable life marked by faithful and faith-filled service’
Australian Catholic Bishops Conference president Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB has paid tribute to Fr Gerald O’Collins SJ, who died on August 22 aged 93. Source: ACBC Media Blog.
Choosing a faith-based school is not an act of exclusion or discrimination
The discourse surrounding religious freedom in Australia has become increasingly contentious, especially in the context of schooling, writes Jacinta Collins. Source: Eureka Street.
Filling people’s hearts with Jesus’ mission
Sam Hodge says the journey to Brisbane Archdiocese’s Synod has been a chance to reflect on what has been and a time to focus on “making things new”. Source: The Catholic Leader.
Bishop calls for acceptance and love for gender diverse people
People who identify as gender diverse need acceptance and love, said Sydney Auxiliary Bishop Daniel Meagher in response to new research showing they are dramatically more likely to have suffered abuse and neglect. Source: The Catholic Weekly.
‘Small, but mighty’ Dominican Sisters of the west celebrate 125 years
The Dominican Sisters of Western Australia have celebrated 125 years of their presence in the state with a thanksgiving Mass. Source: The Record.
Jubilee organiser stresses importance of forgiveness and solidarity
The Vatican official charged with organising the 2025 Jubilee of Hope has stressed the importance of forgiveness and solidarity amid a global climate of anger and resentment. Source: Crux.