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Melbourne deacon to be ordained by Pope Leo
A Melbourne deacon has been selected to be ordained to the priesthood by Pope Leo XIV at St Peter’s Basilica this Friday. Source: Melbourne Catholic.
Trump says both Israel and Iran violated ceasefire agreement
Israel and Iran both violated a ceasefire agreement, United States President Donald Trump said yesterday, a significant setback to his attempt at ending the conflict. Source: OSV News.
Cardinal Bychok takes possession of his titular church in Rome
Cardinal Mykola Bychok CSsR took possession of his titular church in Rome in an official ceremony on Sunday. Source: Ukrainian Catholic Church.
Sister to lead anti-slavery organisation
Good Samaritan Sister Sarah Puls has been appointed national executive officer for ACRATH, one of Australia’s leading grassroots organisations working to end human trafficking and slavery. Source: The Good Oil.
Memorial service honours homeless people who died in past year
On the longest night of the year, a memorial service was held in Sydney to honour homeless people who have died in the past 12 months. Source: The Catholic Weekly.
St Vincent’s drops plan to sell hospital
St Vincent’s Private Hospital in Lismore has paused plans to sell the facility, and instead is gearing up for an exciting rejuvenation throughout 2025 and 2026. Source: CHA.
Pope tells Order of Malta there is no charity without evangelisation
Pope Leo XIV, in a message to the Order of Malta, underlined the order’s religious character, stressing that without evangelisation, the knights’ service to the poor is merely philanthropy. Source: CNA.
Indian court orders state officials to allow Christian prayer meetings
Christians in India have welcomed a court order calling on authorities to approve requests for prayer gatherings in Uttar Pradesh, the nation’s most populous state, amid a rise in persecution against Christians. Source: UCA News.
Archbishop in Mexico calls for cancellation of rock concert
An archbishop in Mexico has asked a local state governor to cancel a Marilyn Manson rock concert scheduled for August 10, claiming that it can “take to situations of evil”. Source: Crux.