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Pope’s brother victim of hoax bomb threat
The brother of Pope Leo XIV was reportedly the victim of a hoax bomb threat in a suburb outside of Chicago, according to police and media reports. Source: EWTN News.
China increases pressure on underground Catholics
China’s Communist regime is increasing pressure on independent, underground Catholic communities to join the state-controlled official Church, according to a Human Rights Watch report. Source: UCA News.
Predictable but charming escapism
In “You, Me & Tuscany”, a woman crashes at an empty Italian villa and, posing as the owner’s fiancée, discovers an unexpected romance that could transform her life. Source: Australian Catholics.
Pope calls for peace founded on love and justice
Pope Leo XIV arrived in Cameroon yesterday with a stinging message against war and corruption, saying peacemaking efforts must be based on the Christian concept of love of neighbour, including in diplomacy. Source: Crux.
Parish priest ‘never dreamed of becoming a bishop’
Perth will tonight have its first bishop from Southeast Asia with the episcopal ordination of Applecross parish priest Fr Nelson Po. Source: Perth Archdiocese.
Public hearings to begin next month
Public hearing dates have been set for the Bondi royal commission, which will hear evidence on experiences of antisemitism five months on from the massacre at Bondi Beach. Source: The Australian.
Parishes plan for the future ahead of October assembly
Eighteen months after the inaugural Canberra-Goulburn Archdiocesan Assembly, parish communities across the archdiocese continue to gather, reflect and plan for the future. Source: Catholic Voice.
There’s a new game in town – faith
The rapid growth of online gaming presents a unique opportunity for the Church to reach millions of people, according to experts in the space. Source: National Centre for Evangelisation.
Rock-a-bye baby: neonatal intensive care unit introduces music therapy
A new Mercy Health program is bringing music into a Melbourne neonatal intensive care unit to accompany premature and critically ill babies and their families. Source: Melbourne Catholic.