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The 1956 Olympics event which had 70,000 entrants
November 25, 1956, is a day that has stayed in Fr Brian Cosgriff’s memory – it was the day he joined 70,000 people in attending the official Olympic Mass for the Melbourne Olympic Games. Source: Melbourne Catholic.
Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem expresses dismay over ‘terrible war’
Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, has addressed Christians in the Holy Land with a heartfelt message ahead of the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary on August 15. Source: Vatican News.
Pope sends message of hope to Chinese Catholics
Pope Francis says he dreams of visiting China one day and, especially, praying at the Shrine of Our Lady of Sheshan near Shanghai. Source: OSV News.
Cameroon churches accused of ‘cultural appropriation’
The Wimbum people in the Diocese of Kumbo, in the north-west of Cameroon, have petitioned the Vatican over an alleged “desecration of their culture by the Church”. Source: The Tablet.
First step on road to peace is forgiveness of foreign debt: Pope
The annual celebration of the World Day of Peace during the Holy Year 2025 will be inspired by “the concepts of hope and forgiveness, which are at the heart of the Jubilee”, the Vatican said yesterday. Source: CNS.
Uluru Statement supporters to press on with campaign for constitutional recognition
Steadfast supporters of the Uluru Statement from the Heart plan “new messaging” about the intent of the landmark document. Source: The Australian.
Catholic charities in Queensland say demand for help has skyrocketed
Queensland charity Rosies and the St Vincent de Paul’s Society are seeing unprecedented levels of need as the housing crisis deepens across the state this Homelessness Week. Source: The Catholic Leader.
‘Indonesia Goes to School’ in South Australia
Indonesian language students in South Australian Catholic schools will benefit from the extension of a landmark partnership between Catholic Education South Australia and the Indonesian embassy in Canberra. Source: The Southern Cross.
Called to the priesthood – and the microphone
My first memory of the thought of priesthood came to me in prayer when I was 15 and asking God to help me to become an AFL commentator, writes Sandhurst priest Fr Jackson Saunders. Source: Sandpiper.