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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.
Catholic and Anglican clergy share Christian fellowship and learning
More than 70 Anglican and Catholic clergy from Queensland gathered for a day of shared Christian fellowship and learning at Holy Spirit Seminary, Brisbane. Source: The Catholic Leader.
Pope calls for ‘path to unity’ in meeting with Orthodox and Catholic pilgrims
Pope Leo XIV pledged to work to “pursue the path of unity and fraternal charity” in a meeting in Castel Gandolfo yesterday with Orthodox and Catholic clergy from the United States. Source: Crux.
Pope Leo reaffirms commitment to full communion with Orthodox Church
Meeting a delegation from the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople, Pope Leo XIV on Saturday reaffirmed the Catholic Church’s commitment to the path of reconciliation and unity with the Orthodox Church. Source: Vatican News.
Church leaders unite in faith on Nicene pilgrimage
More than 100 people gathered at St Christopher’s Cathedral in Canberra to take part in a special ecumenical pilgrimage marking the 1700th anniversary of the Council of Nicaea. Source: Catholic Voice.
Pope Leo vows to continue working toward Christian unity
During a special audience with religious leaders who came to Rome for the inauguration of his papal ministry, Pope Leo XIV vowed to continue working toward Christian unity and promoting dialogue among all religions. Source: Catholic Review.
Orthodox and Catholic faithful celebrate Palm Sunday together
Thousands of Orthodox and Catholic faithful processed through the streets of Punchbowl in south-west Sydney and gathered at St Charbel’s College to celebrate Palm Sunday together. Source: The Catholic Weekly.