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Zelenskyy meets Ukraine’s Christian leaders
Ukraine’s Latin Rite Catholic Bishops, along with representatives of the nation’s Protestant communities, met with Ukrainian President Volodomyr Zelenskyy on Tuesday at a meeting organised by the Ukrainian Bible Society. Source: Vatican News.
Coptics suspend theological dialogue with Catholics
One of the most influential Oriental Orthodox Churches has suspended theological dialogue with the Catholic Church in the latest blow to a recent Vatican document which sets a way for blessing members of same-sex relationships. Source: Crux.
MPs urged to be ‘salt to the world’
Adelaide Archbishop Patrick O’Regan hosted an ecumenical service at St Francis Xavier’s Cathedral yesterday to mark the opening of the South Australian parliamentary year. Source: The Southern Cross.
Female Anglican bishop participates in Council of Cardinals meeting
Pope Francis’ Council of Cardinals concluded a meeting at the Vatican yesterday, reflecting on “the role of women in the Church”. Source: CNA.
Bishops commissioned to ‘joint witness’ at the Tomb of St Paul
The Pope and the Archbishop of Canterbury commissioned Catholic and Anglican bishops “to engage in joint mission and witness” at the Tomb of St Paul. Source: The Tablet.
Remembering the victims of family and domestic violence
As people gathered in silence in a Melbourne church, a bell tolled 54 times – one toll for each woman known to have been murdered in Australia since January 1 as a result of domestic and family violence. Source: CSSV.
Ecumenical service calls for peace in Israel and the Palestinian territories
South Australian people of faith were encouraged to continue to “pray and build friendships” as they gathered for an ecumenical service calling for peace in Israel and the Palestinian territories. Source: The Southern Cross.
Türkiye’s first new church in 100 years opens its doors
The Syriac Orthodox Church has opened the first Christian place of worship to be built in the 100-year history of the Republic of Türkiye. Source: Vatican News.
Francis leads ecumenical prayer vigil on eve of Synod
On the eve of the Synod of Bishops on Synodality, Pope Francis joined other Christian leaders in praying that the event will be a unifying process free from ideological and polarised division. Source: Crux.