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British Cardinal says King’s visit to Holy See ‘healed an ancient wound’
British Cardinal Vincent Nichols has expressed his thanks for King Charles III’s recognition of “the importance of faith in God in our shared quest for a true and compassionate human community”. Source: The Tablet.
Faith and culture unite in Goulburn’s Marian Procession
Faith, colour and culture filled the streets of Goulburn on Sunday as hundreds gathered for the annual Ecumenical, Multicultural Marian Procession Mass and Youth Rally – a highlight of the Canberra-Goulburn Archdiocesan calendar. Source: Catholic Voice.
Former Anglican bishop predicts surge of conversions to Catholic Church
A former Anglican bishop has urged Church leaders to prepare for a surge of Catholic conversions, as a historic Vatican visit by King Charles III coincided with a deepening division in the worldwide Anglican Communion. Source: UCA News.
Prayer service 500 years in the making
Pope Leo XIV welcomed King Charles III and Queen Camilla to the Vatican yesterday for a unique visit combining ceremonial flourishes and a historic moment of prayer in the Sistine Chapel. Source: CNS.
Pope and King to pray together in Sistine Chapel service
King Charles III will pray publicly alongside Pope Leo XIV during a state visit to the Vatican this week, marking the first time a pope and a British monarch have prayed together in public since the Reformation. Source: The Tablet.
Cardinal welcomes appointment of first female Archbishop of Canterbury
Cardinal Vincent Nichols of Westminster, the president of England and Wales’ bishops conference, has welcomed the appointment of Sarah Mullally as the first female Anglican Archbishop of Canterbury. Source: OSV News.
Festival in Iraq shows faith still alive in the region
Christians who survived jihadist attacks in northern Iraq have come together to celebrate a major festival which will proclaim that faith is still alive in the region. Source: ACN.
Vatican experts say Minneapolis shooting victims could qualify as ‘new martyrs’
Vatican experts say the two children killed in last month’s shooting at a Minneapolis Catholic church could one day be included on a list they are compiling of “new martyrs and witnesses of the faith”. Source: CNA.
Faith communities join hands on World Humanitarian Day
Cardinal Mykola Bychok took part in an ecumenical service yesterday for World Humanitarian Day at the Australian Overseas Aid Volunteer Memorial in Canberra. Source: Ukrainian Eparchy.