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Pilgrimage brings together Rome’s tourism workers
About 400 people participated in a Jubilee of Tourism pilgrimage in Rome on Monday, celebrating the unique role the industry plays in supporting the faith and religious experience of millions of pilgrims and tourists. Source: CNA.
Justice should not be reduced to punishment alone: Pope
Pope Leo XIV presided over the final major celebration of the Holy Year yesterday, calling for renewed commitment to justice, rehabilitation, and hope as he celebrated a Jubilee Mass dedicated to prisoners in St Peter’s Basilica. Source: CNA.
Pope prays for ‘reconciliation, nonviolence and peace’
Celebrating the feast of the Immaculate Conception as the Jubilee Year was ending, Pope Leo XIV prayed that Jubilee hope would “blossom in Rome and in every corner of the earth”, bringing with it reconciliation, nonviolence and peace. Source: CNS.
Use technology but don’t let technology use you: Pope
While calling artificial intelligence a great novelty – “one of the rerum novarum, or ‘new things’, of our time” – Pope Leo XIV urged students to “not let technology use you”. Source: Crux.
Australians gather in Rome for Synod reflection
A contingent of 24 Australians is in Rome to celebrate the Church’s commitment to walking together in hope and mission. Source: ACBC Media Blog.
Australian religious celebrate Jubilee of Consecrated Life
Australian religious were among 4000 consecrated men and women from around the world on pilgrimage to Rome to celebrate the Jubilee of Consecrated Life, from October 8-12. Source: Catholic Religious Australia.
Migrants and refugees the privileged witnesses of hope: Pope
Migrants and refugees often are “privileged witnesses of hope through their resilience and trust in God,” Pope Leo XIV said yesterday. Source: CNS.
‘Voyage’ to celebrate contributions of our migrant and refugee communities
A striking symbol of welcome and faith will “set sail” on Sunday, as the Jubilee Migrant Cross is formally launched at St Christopher’s Cathedral in Canberra to mark the 111th World Day for Migrants and Refugees. Source: Catholic Voice.
Forgiveness and dignity are key to justice: Pope
Christians committed to the exercise of justice on behalf of a nation or the Church must strive to fully respect the law, the dignity of the person and the need for reconciliation and forgiveness, Pope Leo XIV said. Source: CNS.