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Pope prays that sport be an instrument of peaceÂ
With the FIFA World Cup opening this month, Pope Leo XIV has dedicated his June prayer intention to the power of sport to build bridges between cultures and nations. Source: OSV News.
Isaiah theme for care for creation prayer day
Pope Leo XIV has turned to the Book of Isaiah for the theme for this year’s World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation, traditionally celebrated on September 1. Source: Vatican News.
‘Deep love’ at the heart of Christian unity
Brisbane Archbishop Shane Mackinlay was joined by leaders of nine other Christian churches at St Stephen’s Cathedral yesterday for the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity service. Source: The Catholic Leader.
Pope urges Catholics to pray that everyone might have foodÂ
Pope Leo XIV has urged Catholics across the globe to join him this May in praying that everyone might have food. Source: Vatican News.
Tradition a powerful reminder that Catholic Church is global
Catholic Mission is inviting people to join its daily online Rosary prayer sessions throughout May, asking for the Blessed Virgin Mary’s intercession so that people around the world may experience the love of God and have life.
Students learn value of stillness and silence from global meditation leader
High school students were given a rare opportunity to hear from the Director of the World Community for Christian Meditation, Laurence Freeman, last month, when the Benedictine monk visited Canberra to share his insights on faith, focus and finding balance. Source: Catholic Voice.
Pope asks for prayers for priests in crisis
Pope Leo XIV has urged Catholics across the globe to join him in April in praying for priests in crisis. Source: Vatican News.
New prayer campaign asks Catholics to ‘Pray with the Pope’
The Vatican’s Dicastery for Communication has launched a new prayer campaign in which Pope Leo XIV invites Catholics to pray with him for the great challenges facing the world. Source: CNA.
Pope prays for Christians living in areas of war or conflictÂ
Pope Leo XIV’s prayer intention for this month is for Christians living amidst war or conflict, especially in the Middle East. Source: CNA.