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Pope asks for prayers ahead of visit to Türkiye and Lebanon
Pope Leo XIV has asked for prayers ahead of his first international apostolic trip to Türkiye and Lebanon, which begins today. Source: Vatican News.
How Australia could help ‘win the peace’
What role should Australia play in the reconstruction of Ukraine? That question was discussed at the launch of a new report in Canberra this week. Source: Ukrainian Eparchy.
DEA successfully embeds safeguarding in its cultureÂ
Dominican Education Australia has successfully embedded safeguarding within its culture, demonstrating a high level of commitment and understanding of the National Catholic Safeguarding Standards. Source: ACSL.
New priest told leadership ‘grounded not in status but in service’
The Society of the Divine Word has a new priest, with the ordination of Fr Shouzheng Peter Wang SVD in Melbourne on Saturday. Source: Melbourne Catholic.
Lismore bishop appoints members to new Pastoral CouncilÂ
Lismore Bishop Greg Homeming OCD has appointed members of the new Diocesan Pastoral Council, bringing clergy, religious and laity together to share wisdom, advise the bishop and shape pastoral priorities. Source: Lismore Diocese.
Annual service celebrates role of music in worship
Sacred music filled St Patrick’s Cathedral, Parramatta, as church musicians from across Australia gathered for the Guild of Church Musicians’ annual festival service. Source: Catholic Outlook.
Caritas joins call to end atrocities in Sudan
Caritas Australia has joined Caritas Internationalis and the global aid organisation ACT Alliance in sounding the alarm over the escalating humanitarian catastrophe in Sudan, where violence and hunger are devastating communities.
Slovenian voters reject proposed law in referendumÂ
Slovenian voters have rejected a proposed euthanasia law in a referendum, blocking legislation that would have allowed terminally ill patients to end their lives. Source: CNA.
Asset sales, increased donations help Vatican record surplus
The Vatican has reported that it ended 2024 with a surplus of 1.6 million euros ($A2.84m), compared to a deficit of 51.2 million euros ($91m) in 2023. Source: NCR Online.