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Oceania speaks to the world about climate change
The Australian embassy to the Holy See has hosted a conference in Rome on the effect of climate change on vulnerable populations among the Pacific Island nations. Source: CNA.
Francis to visit Papua New Guinea in August
Federation of Catholic Bishops Conferences of Oceania president Bishop Anthony Randazzo has welcomed the news that Pope Francis will visit Papua New Guinea in August. Source: ACBC Media Blog.
‘New normal’ in Port Moresby as soldiers and police patrol streets
Soldiers and police are patrolling the streets of Port Moresby as people join long lines for fuel after Papua New Guinea declared a state of emergency in response to a mass outbreak of rioting and violence. Source: SBS News.
Faith-based organisations key to advancing gender equality in PNG: Report
Caritas Australia has released a report on the role of faith-based organisations and leaders in furthering women’s economic empowerment in Papua New Guinea.
Oceania’s diverse Church to be represented at Synod
The president of the Federation of Catholic Bishops Conferences of Oceania says the 10 non-bishop members from the region chosen for the upcoming Synod of Bishops will help amplify the voice of the Catholic population.
Oceania bishops publish response to Synod of Bishops document
Oceania bishops say their people’s reflections for the Synod of Bishops for a Synodal Church left them feeling “peace and joy”, but also called them to be prophetic and ready to “model ourselves on the love we proclaim”. Source: FCBCO.
Oceania bishops call for ‘deeper ecological conversion’
The Federation of Catholic Bishops Conferences of Oceania has released a statement focused on the oceans, which speaks of the need for “deeper ecological conversion” and to embrace “the challenge of integral ecology”.
Bishops carry shared mission home from Oceania assembly
The Catholic bishops of Oceania have concluded their week-long gathering in Fiji with a missioning Mass, being encouraged to respond to the hopes and challenges they shared with hearts of mission and service.
Bishop Randazzo named new president of Oceania Federation
Broken Bay Bishop Anthony Randazzo has been announced as the new president of the Federation of Catholic Bishops Conferences of Oceania.