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Pope Francis

Pope left all the money in his bank account to prisoners

At the end of his life, Pope Francis made one last symbolic gesture: he emptied his personal bank account to donate 200,000 euros ($A356,000) to the prisoners he had long championed. Source: NCR Online.

South East Asia

Philippines becomes first nation to consecrate itself to Divine Mercy

The Philippines made history on Sunday by becoming the first nation in the world to consecrate itself entirely to Jesus through his Divine Mercy. Source: CNA.

Conclave

Conclave to elect next pope to begin on May 7

The Vatican has announced that the 135 cardinals eligible to elect the next pope will enter the Sistine Chapel to begin the conclave on Wednesday, May 7. Source: CNS.

Conclave Global Church

Conclave has most cardinals, widest geographical mix in history

The conclave that begins May 7 is expected to be the largest in history, with a wide geographical mix of cardinal-electors. Source: OSV News.

Funeral Pope Francis

Governor-General hopes world leaders inspired by Pope’s message

Governor-General Samantha Mostyn hopes Pope Francis’s legacy will inspire a global recommitment to peace and compassion, saying the world needs leaders grounded in humility, mercy and courage. Source: The Age.

Education Religious Freedom

Survey shows increased community support for rights of faith-based schools

The National Catholic Education Commission has reaffirmed strong and increasing public support for faith-based schools to employ staff who support their religious ethos.

Anzac Day

National Anzac Day Mass: ‘Remembering those who have gone before us’

Service personnel, veterans, diplomats and community members gathered in solemn remembrance at St Christopher’s Cathedral in Canberra on Friday for the National Anzac Day Mass. Source: Catholic Voice.

Africa

Australian humanitarian’s class act changing lives in Tanzania 

When Gemma Sisia talks, you listen. The affable Australian humanitarian is enthusiastic as she tells the tale of founding The School of St Jude in Arusha, Tanzania. Source: The Southern Cross.

Russia Ukraine

Russia declares 72-hour ceasefire

Russia has announced a temporary ceasefire in the Ukraine war to mark the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II. Source: ABC News.