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Lismore bishop launches appeal for flood victims
Lismore Bishop Greg Homeming has launched an appeal for victims of the New South Wales mid-north coast floods – the third since he was installed as the bishop in 2017. Source: The Catholic Weekly.
Most Australians believe denial of aid to Palestinians ‘unjustifiable’
Australians overwhelmingly believe Israel’s deliberate blocking of aid into Gaza cannot be justified and that Australia should do more to ensure civilians have access to food, water and medicine, a new poll revealed. Source: Caritas Australia.
Australian to head International Union of Superiors General
Australian Sr Oonah O’Shea NDS has been elected the new president of the International Union of Superiors General. Source: UISG.
Vinnies restates its support for Uluru Statement
The St Vincent de Paul Society in Australia says it “recognises the past and present injustices experienced by First Nations people” and will “continue to work for legal reforms and the progressing of the Uluru Statement from the Heart”.
Vigil an ‘opportunity to lift our voices together in hope and compassion’
As Myanmar continues to suffer the devastating impacts of war, natural disasters and displacement, Jesuit Mission Australia and the Taizé Community invite people of all faiths to join together in solidarity and prayer in an online vigil.
Angel for a Day: ‘Poor box ‘donations turned into hearty meals
For years the “poor box” at Adelaide’s St Francis Xavier’s Cathedral has collected the generosity of parishioners – coins dropped in faith, notes tucked away with prayerful hope. Source: The Southern Cross.
Pope Leo surprises African pilgrims
As pilgrims and representatives of the African continent celebrated Mass in St Peter’s Basilica yesterday, Pope Leo XIV made a surprise visit and invited everyone to live our faith as a sign of hope in our world. Source: Vatican News.
German cardinal calls for creation of women’s diaconate
Cardinal Walter Kasper, the former head of Vatican ecumenism efforts, said he now believes there are reasons to create a women’s diaconate because a synodal Church will need a more “sibling-like” culture. Source: The Tablet.
Malaysian Catholics ramp up efforts to tackle climate change
Catholic Church officials and volunteers in Malaysia’s Kuala Lumpur Archdiocese have expressed hope that their efforts to protect the environment will contribute to global efforts at tackling climate change. Source: UCA News.