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Sydney archives to keep memories alive
The site of Sydney archdiocese’s new archives building is officially under construction after the site blessing and groundbreaking by Auxiliary Bishop Daniel Meagher last week. Source: The Catholic Weekly.
All’s quiet on the book club front
The Discalced Carmelites of the Australia-Oceania region have launched a new initiative aimed at sharing their charism of prayer, silence, and community – a silent online book club.
Nuncio takes solidarity message to Sudan
The Apostolic Nuncio to South Sudan has completed a 10-day visit to Sudan, where he carried a message of closeness and solidarity from Pope Leo XIV to the Catholic community amid the ongoing civil war. Source: Vatican News.
Church leaders back rally against corruption
Catholic clergy, religious and laity came out in droves at an anti-corruption rally in Manila, Philippines, on Sunday that drew tens of thousands of protesters. Source: Catholic Review.
Nigerian priest murdered, as kidnapped colleague freed
The Church in Nigeria, ravaged by kidnappings of clergy, is mourning the death of a priest who was killed as he was returning to his parish in Eha-Ndiagu, in Enugu state. Source: OSV News.
PM Albanese formally backs Palestinian state
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has urged world leaders to seize an opportunity to permanently disarm Hamas and drive the terrorist group out of the Middle East by reviving efforts to achieve a two-state solution to the Israel-Palestinian conflict. Source: SMH.
Students warned to keep away from dark web
A Melbourne Catholic school has warned parents to keep their children off the dark web after students unearthed and circulated screenshots of private information stolen by hackers from the school. Source: The Age.
Caritas welcomes aid worker protection plan
Caritas Australia has welcomed the launch of the Declaration for the Protection of Humanitarian Personnel, a landmark initiative aimed at strengthening international protections for aid workers operating in conflict zones.
Companions promote hope and hospitality
Ministry leaders in health care, aged care, community services and education gathered from across Australia and New Zealand for two days of talks and workshops at the fourth annual Mercy Ministry Companions conference last week. Source: The Catholic Leader.