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Celebration shows Church in NT ‘alive, diverse and united’
Darwin Bishop Charles Gauci has expressed deep joy and gratitude following the Jubilee Year of Hope Mass and Eucharistic Procession held in Darwin on Saturday.
Freeman told parish priest Pope Leo could be the ‘Antichrist’
Victorian fugitive Dezi Freeman claimed that Pope Leo XIV would be the “Antichrist” in a bizarre rant to his parish priest in the months before he allegedly killed two police officers. Source: Herald Sun.
Pope inaugurates complex devoted to caring for creation
Pope Leo XIV inaugurated a new “zero environmental impact” complex devoted to promoting Pope Francis’s teachings on caring for creation at the papal gardens in Castel Gandolfo outside of Rome. Source: CNS.
Russia launches largest attack since start of Ukraine war
Russia launched its largest attack against Ukraine at the weekend since the beginning of the war with a “record number” of drones – more than 800 – and 13 missiles striking multiple cities across the country. Source: Vatican News.
Murder of priest in in Sierra Leone a ‘dark moment’
The brutal killing of a parish priest in Sierra Leone has been described as “a dark and painful moment for us as Church and people”. Source: Crux.
Great news: CathNews wins top award
CathNews took out the main award at the Australasian Catholic Press Association annual conference in Canberra last night. Source: ACBC Media Blog.
Catholic sector welcomes increase in home care packages
Catholic Health Australia has welcomed the Albanese Government’s decision to release more Support at Home packages so that older Australians can receive care in their home.
Pope and Israeli President discuss ‘tragic’ situation in Gaza
Pope Leo XIV met with Israeli President Isaac Herzog at the Vatican yesterday, just days after appealing for Israel and Hamas to stop the violence and for Hamas to release the hostages it has held since attacking Israel in October 2023. Source: CNS.
‘Renewal journey’ leads to reestablishment of Lismore pastoral council
Lismore Diocese has reestablished its Diocesan Pastoral Council after an eight-year pause, bringing together clergy, religious and laity to advise the bishop, reflect on the needs of the diocese, encourage participation and consider diverse perspectives.