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Twenty Christians killed, 60 injured in Damascus suicide bombing
Christians in Syria are reeling after a suicide bombing struck a Greek Orthodox church in Damascus during a Divine Liturgy on Sunday. Source: OSV News.
Japan’s Catholic bishops call for total ban on nuclear weapons
Catholic bishops in Japan have urged the complete abolition of nuclear weapons, reminding the world of the deadly experiences of survivors of atomic bombings in their nation. Source: UCA News.
Ireland reconsecrated to the Sacred Heart on feast of Corpus Christi
Ireland was reconsecrated to the Sacred Heart on Sunday in the town of Knock on the feast of Corpus Christi. Source: CNA.
Pope appoints new Archbishop of Hobart
Pope Leo XIV has appointed Melbourne Auxiliary Bishop Anthony Ireland as the new Archbishop of Hobart, the Vatican announced on Friday. Source: ACBC Media Blog.
‘Stop the tragedy of war’, Pope says after US bombs Iran
Hours after the United States bombed the sites of three nuclear-enrichment facilities in Iran, Pope Leo XIV called the situation in the Middle East “alarming” and said diplomacy was the only responsible way forward. Source: OSV News.
Walk with Christ procession a display of faith and unity
Sydney’s Walk with Christ procession yesterday drew an unprecedented crowd of an estimated 20,000 Catholics celebrating the feast of Corpus Christi. Source: The Catholic Weekly.
Government urged to release more home care packages
A prominent member of the taskforce advising on Labor’s aged care reforms has come out publicly to warn that the federal Government is not releasing enough home care packages, putting at risk tens of thousands of elderly Australians. Source: The Australian.
Knights show support for ‘living stones’ of Holy Land
Continuing the ongoing support of the Christian presence and faithful in the Holy Land was in focus this month as the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem held their bi-annual national conference in Perth. Source: The Record.
Good Sams invite women to apply for 2026 study program
The Sisters of the Good Samaritan are inviting applications for their 2026 women’s Study, Accompaniment and Mentoring Program. Source: The Good Oil.