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South Australian pilgrims think global but walk local
The major destination for the Jubilee Year might be Rome but one Adelaide parish has led the way in localising the theme of “pilgrims of hope” by walking to St Francis Xavier’s Cathedral. Source: The Southern Cross.
Pope warns military and police not to be poisoned by propaganda
Thanking members of the military and the police for their service, Pope Francis asked them to be on guard against seeing other people as enemies and instead dedicate their lives to defending life, peace and justice. Source: CNS.
Australian music anthology offers soundtrack for Jubilee Year
A group of Australian artists have crafted hymns and songs for the Jubilee Year, creating an anthology with 10 original compositions that blend traditional sacred music with contemporary praise and worship. Source: The Record.
Celebrating the lives of consecrated women and men
Catholic Religious Australia marked World Day of Consecrated Life yesterday by giving thanks for the women and men who have generously offered their lives for the mission of the Church.
Simple lives, faithful mission – religious orders remembered
The contribution of 30 religious orders across the Canberra and Goulburn Archdiocese will be celebrated at Mass at St Christopher’s Cathedral, Canberra, as part of the Jubilee Year. Source: Catholic Voice.
Tasmania’s Way to St James Cygnet Pilgrimage goes global
Tasmania’s Way to St James Cygnet Pilgrimage saw 160 pilgrims taking part in a walk through the Huon Valley last weekend, with more than 1000 people from 30 nations walking a similar pilgrimage in their own countries. Source: Hobart Archdiocese.
Cuba to release prisoners ‘in the spirit of the Jubilee’
Inspired by the Church’s Jubilee year of Hope, Cuba will release 553 prisoners convicted of various crimes. Source: Vatican News.
More than half a million pilgrims walk through the Holy Door
More than half a million pilgrims crossed the threshold of the Holy Door of St Peter’s Basilica in the first two weeks of the Jubilee Year of Hope. Source: CNS.
Vatican Media to offer full coverage of Jubilee 2025 events
Every major moment of Jubilee 2025 will be made available worldwide, with the Vatican Media offering audio streams and video live and on demand through its Vatican News portal and on YouTube.