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Pope holds meeting with abuse survivors in Madrid
Pope Leo XIV yesterday met with six survivors of abuse committed “by members of the clergy and the Church” in Spain. Source: EWTN News.
Catholic leaders call for support for earthquake victims
Church leaders in the Philippines have called for prayers and support for all those affected by a powerful earthquake yesterday, leaving many communities in fear and uncertainty. Source: National Catholic Register.
Apostolic nuncio backs Zelenskyy’s call for peace
The apostolic nuncio to Ukraine has expressed his support for initiatives that could lead to the end of war, following the release of an open letter by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, calling for peace talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Source: OSV News.
Bishops condemn ‘antisemitism in all its forms’
Australia’s Catholic bishops have condemned “antisemitism in all its forms” in its submission to the Royal Commission into Antisemitism and Social Cohesion. Source: Melbourne Catholic.
Catholic sector calls for transparent inquiry into tax changes, NDIS reform
Catholic Social Services Australia has called on the federal Government to support a more robust, comprehensive, and transparent inquiry into proposed changes to taxation arrangements and the reform of the National Disability Insurance Scheme.
Consistory of cardinals to address synod, war and artificial intelligence
Several working sessions and four themes ranging from war to synodality are planned for the next consistory convened by Pope Leo XIV. Source: EWTN News.
Archbishop calls on Catholics to kneel before Christ
Archbishop Anthony Fisher OP has called on Sydney Catholics to deepen their reverence for the Eucharist through more frequent Mass attendance, Eucharistic adoration, and a renewed appreciation of kneeling in prayer. Source: The Catholic Weekly.
Anti-slavery tsar says US tariff a distraction from human rights issues
Australia’s anti-slavery commissioner has accused the Trump Administration of weaponising important human rights issues by seeking to impose tariffs against Australia and dozens of other countries for failing to do enough to prevent forced labour. Source: The Age.
Ukrainian students sit exams hours after deadly attack
Caritas Australia is urging Australians not to look away as Ukrainian families endure another devastating wave of attacks, with young people sitting critical exams just hours after the bombings.