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Pope Leo’s first papal trip will be to Türkiye and Lebanon
The Vatican yesterday confirmed Pope Leo XIV’s first papal trip will be to Türkiye and Lebanon at the end of November and beginning of December, a trip that could have significant implications for his agenda on Gaza. Source: Crux.
Choose between serving God or serving money: Pope
On the feast of St Francis of Assisi, Pope Leo XIV signed his first apostolic exhortation, on the topic of poverty, and held a special audience for pilgrims attending the Jubilee of Migrants and the Jubilee of the Missions. Source: CNS.
Pope supports US peace plan for Gaza
Pope Leo XIV has expressed hope that the United States’ peace plan for Gaza is accepted, calling it a “realistic proposal”. Source: Vatican News.
Don’t let different beliefs to be used as weapons or walls: Pope
Pope Leo XIV has asked Catholics to join him in praying that members of different religions would work together to make life better for everyone rather than allowing their different beliefs to be used “as weapons or walls”. Source: OSV News.
October dedicated to Rosary for peace in time of war
Pope Leo XIV has asked Catholics worldwide to pray the Rosary for peace in war-torn lands in October, the month the Church dedicates to the Holy Rosary. Source: OSV News.
Pope urges new bishops to trust in Holy Spirit
It’s been almost a week since Melbourne auxiliary bishops Thinh Nguyen and Rene Ramirez RCJ returned from Rome, where they attended a formation course for new bishops. Source: Melbourne Catholic.
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.
‘Best day of my life’: Australian Augustinian meets ‘Fr Bob’
Parramatta Diocese’s parish engagement coordinator and Jubilee pilgrimage leader Rachael Kama experienced “the best day of my life” – celebrating Pope Leo’s birthday with him last week. Source: Catholic Outlook.
Families need support from Church and governments: Pope
The strength of families and their ability to thrive and witness as a “domestic church” require support from the wider Church and from governments, particularly in the face of poverty, Pope Leo XIV said on Friday. Source: CNS.