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Indonesian bishops to promote safe migration
Catholic bishops in Indonesia’s Christian-majority East Nusa Tenggara province have pledged to prioritise tackling various factors related to illegal migration and trafficking in the region. Source: UCA News.
The Chosen’s ‘endgame’ is to point people to Jesus, series’ creator says
Just as The Chosen wrapped up the release of Season 5 in the United States, the hit series about Jesus and those who knew him is set to stream internationally this month. Source: CNS.
Pope Leo XIV arrives in Castel Gandolfo for summer vacation
Pope Leo XIV has been welcomed by well-wishers upon his arrival at his summer residence in Castel Gandolfo yesterday. Source: CNA.
Governments need to listen to First Nations People: Vinnies
NAIDOC Week is a time to learn about and celebrate the ongoing history, culture, and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in Australia, according to the St Vincent de Paul Society’s national president, Mark Gaetani.
Sydney bishop stands aside after historical abuse allegation
Sydney Auxiliary Bishop Richard Umbers has stood aside from his public duties as the Church investigates a claim of historical abuse. Source: Daily Telegraph.
Caritas partners say Gaza a ‘living horror movie’
Caritas Australia has received distressing updates from partners working in Gaza, where the humanitarian situation continues to deteriorate rapidly. Source: The Catholic Leader.
Timor-Leste cardinal celebrates Mass in Melbourne
Close to 1000 members of the Victoria’s Timor-Leste community gathered yesterday for a Mass celebrated by Cardinal Virgilio do Carmo da Silva. Source: Melbourne Catholic.
Church adds Mass ‘for care of creation’ to missal
Catholic priests will now be able to celebrate Mass “for the care of creation” after the Vatican announced that a new formulary of prayers and biblical readings for the Mass will be added to the Roman Missal. Source: OSV News.
Pope appoints French archbishop to Vatican safeguarding role
Pope Leo XIV has appointed a French archbishop as the new president of the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors. Source: Crux.