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Conclave to elect next pope to begin on May 7
The Vatican has announced that the 135 cardinals eligible to elect the next pope will enter the Sistine Chapel to begin the conclave on Wednesday, May 7. Source: CNS.
Conclave has most cardinals, widest geographical mix in history
The conclave that begins May 7 is expected to be the largest in history, with a wide geographical mix of cardinal-electors. Source: OSV News.
Governor-General hopes world leaders inspired by Pope’s message
Governor-General Samantha Mostyn hopes Pope Francis’s legacy will inspire a global recommitment to peace and compassion, saying the world needs leaders grounded in humility, mercy and courage. Source: The Age.
Survey shows increased community support for rights of faith-based schools
The National Catholic Education Commission has reaffirmed strong and increasing public support for faith-based schools to employ staff who support their religious ethos.
National Anzac Day Mass: ‘Remembering those who have gone before us’
Service personnel, veterans, diplomats and community members gathered in solemn remembrance at St Christopher’s Cathedral in Canberra on Friday for the National Anzac Day Mass. Source: Catholic Voice.
Australian humanitarian’s class act changing lives in TanzaniaÂ
When Gemma Sisia talks, you listen. The affable Australian humanitarian is enthusiastic as she tells the tale of founding The School of St Jude in Arusha, Tanzania. Source: The Southern Cross.
Russia declares 72-hour ceasefire
Russia has announced a temporary ceasefire in the Ukraine war to mark the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II. Source: ABC News.
Rome Mass celebrates Jubilee of People with Disabilities
In a mix of joy, excitement and sadness, families, associations and individuals from all over the world celebrated the Jubilee of People with Disabilities with a Mass yesterday in Rome’s Basilica of St Paul Outside the Walls. Source: OSV News.
Missionaries of Charity in India forced to close home for destitute
The Missionaries of Charity, founded by St Teresa of Kolkata, yesterday closed their home for the destitute in Goa, in western India, amid fears that their landlords pushed them out to reclaim the land. Source: UCA News.