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London Rosary Crusade attracts 2000 faithful
At least 2000 faithful participated in an annual London Rosary Crusade of Reparation on Saturday – a notably large gathering that organisers hope reflects a fledgling revival of faith in England. Source: National Catholic Register.
Diocese workshops teaching people of all ages to make rosaries
With October being the month dedicated to the Holy Rosary, Parramatta Diocese has launched a new initiative to teach people of all ages how to make rosaries. Source: Catholic Outlook.
Caritas online service to include prayers for peace and solidarity
Caritas Australia will host an online Service of Remembrance on October 7, marking two years since the escalation of conflict in the Holy Land, honouring all lives lost and praying for those still suffering.
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.
The difference between saying prayers and praying
“We’re really good at saying prayers, we’re not so good at praying,” Dominican Father Alex Vickers says. Source: The Catholic Leader.
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.
Catholics invited to contribute to spiritual bouquet
Pope Leo XIV will celebrate his 70th birthday on Sunday, September 14, and to mark this occasion, Catholics are invited to contribute to a spiritual bouquet and pray for the Pope and his intentions. Source: OSV News.
Pope’s prayer for September: Respecting, protecting God’s creation
Participating in the ecumenical Season of Creation, Pope Leo XIV’s prayer intention for the month of September is “for our relationship with all of creation”. Source: OSV News.
Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem thanks Pope Leo for his ‘constant attention’
Ahead of today’s Day of Prayer and Fasting for Peace, Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa has expressed gratitude for Pope Leo XIV’s constant attention and hope that people’s hearts may change. Source: Vatican News.