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Pope renews appeal for Gaza ceasefire and hostage release
Pope Leo XIV said Palestinians in Gaza “continue to live in fear and survive in unacceptable conditions” as he renewed his appeal for a ceasefire and “full respect for humanitarian law”. Source: NCR Online.
Pope calls Gaza parish as Israel launches new offensive
Just a few hours after Israel launched a major new ground offensive in Gaza City, Pope Leo XIV called the pastor of the city’s only Latin-rite parish to express his concern, his prayers and his closeness. Source: CNS.
Pope leads prayer vigil for people suffering pain or hardship
Pain must never give rise to violence and every Catholic needs to learn to safeguard with tenderness those who are vulnerable, Pope Leo XIV said during a prayer vigil for people suffering illness, bereavement, violence or abuse. Source: OSV News.
Christian martyrs showed love stronger than death: Pope
In situations where “hatred seemed to have permeated every aspect of life”, modern Christian martyrs showed that love is stronger than death, Pope Leo XIV said at an ecumenical prayer service. Source: CNS.
Humanity has potential to overcome violence and hatred: Pope
Humanity has the potential to overcome the violence and hatred that is increasingly dividing people, Pope Leo XIV said in an excerpt from his first interview as pope. Source: OSV News.
Pope tells new bishops to promptly address abuse claims
Pope Leo XIV told 192 new bishops from around the world that they must respond promptly to allegations of inappropriate or abusive behaviour by priests. Source: CNS.
Australia’s new bishops attend formation course, meet Pope
Bishops ordained to the episcopate in the past year, including five Australian bishops, attended a formation course in Rome this week, which concluded yesterday with an audience with Pope Leo XIV. Source: Vatican News.
Crying out to God can be sign of hope, not crisis of faith: Pope
Crying out to God during moments of extreme trial does not mark a crisis of faith but can reflect an act of total surrender to and enduring trust in God, Pope Leo XIV said yesterday. Source: CNS.
We must pray, Pope says after Israel strikes Qatar
Israel’s attack on Qatar is “very serious news”, Pope Leo said, as he confirmed he had not been able to contact the Holy Family parish in Gaza. Source: The Tablet.