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Charity Project Compassion

Make a splash on The Long Walk for Water

Caritas Australia is calling on individuals, schools, parishes and community groups across the country to sign up for The Long Walk for Water challenge ahead of Lent and walk in solidarity with the 703 million people worldwide who still live without safe drinking water.

Movements Pope Leo XIV

Pope praises ‘precious contribution’ of catechists

The zeal to evangelise and announce the Gospel must be tempered with charity and respect for an individual’s conscience, Pope Leo XIV has told members of the Neocatechumenal Way. Source: OSV News.

Africa

Gunmen abduct more than 150 worshippers in Nigeria

Gunmen abducted more than 150 worshippers in simultaneous attacks on three separate churches in northwest Nigeria on Sunday. Source: Crux.

Southeast Asia

Bishop denounces ‘excessive military’ presence in Papua

Church leaders in Indonesia’s Christian-majority Papua have criticised the “excessive military” presence in the region, calling it a flawed state policy to counter insurgency in the conflict-scarred territory. Source: UCA News.

Politics

Albanese and Ley set to strike deal on hate law reforms

A deal to pass the remnants of the Albanese Government’s hate law reforms appears within reach, despite ongoing debate within the Opposition as Parliament returns for day two of a special sitting called in response to the Bondi terror attack. Source: ABC News.

Modern Slavery

Filipino family thanks Church for support during coronial inquest

The Filipino family at the centre of a landmark coronial inquest have thanked the Sydney Archdiocese for the support they received throughout their ordeal. Source: ACAN.

Housing

Renters to remain under financial pressure for years to come

Renters across the country will remain under financial pressure for years to come as Australia fails to build enough new houses. Source: The Australian.

People

Priest promotes case for second Australian saint

A retired priest from Adelaide Archdiocese is campaigning to make the virtues and holiness of Jan Ruff-O’Herne better known. Source: The Catholic Weekly.

Youth

Festival’s success sets stage for youth gatherings in 2027 and 2028

The joy and energy of the recent Australian Catholic Youth Festival in Melbourne is set to continue with the next two major international youth events on the horizon. Source: Melbourne Catholic.