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Pope urges every parish to take part in World Mission Sunday
In a video message, Pope Leo XIV has called on every Catholic parish to take part in World Mission Sunday this weekend. Source: Vatican News.
‘No idea, faith or policy justifies killing,’ Pope says at prayer vigil
In the presence of the original statue of Our Lady of Fatima, which has one of the bullets from the attempted assassination in 1981 of St John Paul II embedded in its crown, Pope Leo XIV called for the warring to lay down their weapons. Source: CNS.
Prejudice against poor an inescapable challenge: Pope
Australian Catholics have been encouraged to study the first Apostolic Exhortation to be released by Pope Leo XIV. Source: ACBC Media Blog.
Pope says role of the media has never been more essential … or more threatened
Addressing a global network of news agencies, Pope Leo yesterday thanked reporters who every day work to share the truth, often risking their lives. Source: Vatican News.
Pontiff calls on young people to live as true disciples of Christ
Pope Leo XIV has called on young people to reject divisive discourse and attitudes, and to live as true disciples of Christ who listen, understand and speak truth with love. Source: CNS.
Pope joins Australian community in Rome for evening prayer
Pope Leo XIV joined the Australian community for evening prayer at the Domus Australia Chapel in Rome on Monday. Source: CNA.
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.