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Children and youth to play central role in Pope’s visit to PNG
Children and youth will be central to Pope Francis’ visit to Papua New Guinea in September, according to Fr Giorgio Licini, secretary-general of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Papua New Guinea and Solomon Islands. Source: CNA.
Australia offers PNG help after dozens die in tribal massacre
Australia is ready to assist Papua New Guinea authorities in quelling violence after dozens of people were killed in a massacre on the weekend. Source: The Age.
Episcopal Conference of the Pacific elects a new president
The Episcopal Conference of the Pacific, which is part of the Federation of Catholic Bishops Conference of Oceania, elected a new president at its plenary assembly in New Caledonia last week.
Parishes welcome Pacific Islander workers
Ways in which the Church and community groups can welcome and help seasonal workers from the Pacific Islands were discussed at a recent meeting in Launceston. Source: Hobart Archdiocese.
New Caledonians take to the streets to demand funding for Catholic schools
Thousands of people have marched in Noumea in support of New Caledonia’s Catholic schools, which are struggling to keep operating. Source: Radio New Zealand.
Vatican halts plan to rebuild Christchurch cathedral
The Vatican’s supreme court has stepped into Christchurch Diocese’s contentious building program, swiftly halting plans that include a new cathedral in the central city. Source: Stuff.co.nz
Auckland Catholics launch appeal for victims of Cyclone Gabrielle
Auckland Diocese has launched an appeal to help Cyclone Gabrielle victims in the Hamilton and Palmerston North dioceses. Source: NZ Catholic.
Prime Minister says New Zealand facing tough recovery
New Zealand has a steep mountain to climb as a tough recovery begins in the wake of Cyclone Gabrielle, Prime Minister Chris Hipkins said, confirming 11 people have died with more fatalities possible. Source: Stuff.
Replica of Fatima chapel planned for Samoa
An exact replica of the Little Chapel of Apparitions in Fatima, Portugal, is set to be built in Samoa after it was chosen by the World Apostolate of Fatima to become one of its regional centres in the world. Source: NZ Catholic.