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Algeria’s Christian martyrs honoured on papal trip
Pope Leo XIV honoured the memory of Algeria’s Christian martyrs last night, telling the country’s tiny Catholic community that the blood of those who died for their faith remains “a living seed that never ceases to bear fruit”. Source: OSV News.
World Refugee Day to focus on children
“Even Just One of These Children” is the title chosen by Pope Leo XIV for the 112th World Day of Migrants and Refugees, which will be held on September 27. Source: EWTN News.
Russia, Ukraine accuse each other of violating ceasefire
Russia and Ukraine accused each other of violating a Kremlin-declared Easter ceasefire on Sunday, as Orthodox Christians gathered to celebrate the holiday despite Moscow’s four-year-long war against its neighbour. Source: Crux.
Pope names next Bishop of Sandhurst
Pope Leo XIV has appointed Bishop Rene Ramirez RCJ to be the ninth Bishop of Sandhurst. Source: ACBC Media Blog.
Pope calls on world leaders to end violence and start serving life
Warning against an increasingly unpredictable and aggressive “delusion of omnipotence” threatening the globe, Pope Leo XIV has called on world leaders and individuals to empty their hearts and minds of hatred and violence, and to start serving life. Source: OSV News.
Bishop Tarabay urges peace following deadly strikes on Lebanon
Maronite Bishop Antoine-Charbel Tarabay has issued an urgent call for peace following a deadly escalation of violence in Lebanon, as hundreds were killed in a wave of airstrikes last week. Source: The Catholic Weekly.
Minister hints at more cost-of-living relief in budget
Households could receive additional cost-of-living relief in the federal budget because of high fuel prices, according to Infrastructure and Transport Minister Catherine King. Source: The Age.
Caritas thanks communities supporting Project Compassion campaign
Caritas Australia has thanked communities across the country for supporting its annual Project Compassion campaign, as schools, parishes and supporters took up this year’s call to justice, solidarity and hope.
Accessible Mass a reminder that every person has a place in Church
An Accessible Mass has been introduced at a New South Wales Central Coast church to welcome people of all abilities, including individuals and families living with disability, neurodiversity or additional needs.