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Pope Leo begins six-day Lenten retreat
Pope Leo XIV has begun a six-day Lenten retreat with the Roman Curia at the Vatican, led by Norwegian Cistercian Bishop Erik Varden. Source: EWTN News.
Caritas urges international community to continue support for Ukraine
Caritas Australia is urging the international community not to look away as the war in Ukraine enters its fifth year, with 2025 the deadliest year for civilians since the full‑scale invasion began on February 24, 2022.
Inquiry to begin today with statement from commissioner
The Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion will hold its first public hearing today  – but it won’t hear testimonies from members of the public as yet, nor evidence. Source: SBS News.
Pro-life champion Margaret Tighe dies at 94
Margaret Tighe, the most prominent figure in Australia’s pro-life movement, has died at the age of 94. Source: The Catholic Weekly.
Ensuring parents have a voice in Catholic education
Catholic School Parents Australia council members gathered in Hobart at the weekend for two days of prayer, planning and national collaboration.
Acutis Project begins in Bathurst with formation gathering
Bathurst Diocese has hosted the first formation gathering of the Acutis Project, a new initiative for young adults seeking to grow in faith and community.
Archbishop Comensoli blesses new retirement precinct
VMCH has marked a major milestone with the official opening and blessing of its newest retirement living community, St Clare, in the inner Melbourne suburb of Kew.
Mexican bishops call for ‘prudence and prayer’
Mexican bishops have called on the faithful to follow safety protocols after violence broke out in several states following the military’s killing of a powerful cartel boss. Source: NCR Online.
Traditionalist group rejects Vatican proposal for talks
The Society of St Pius X says it will continue with plans to ordain bishops without papal approval, rejecting a proposal for dialogue with the Holy See. Source: The Tablet.