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Pope urges Catholics to pray that everyone might have food
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 conflict
Pope Leo XIV’s prayer intention for this month is for Christians living amidst war or conflict, especially in the Middle East. Source: CNA.
Pope asks Catholics to pray for those who struggle with suicidal thoughts
Pope Leo XIV has asked Catholics to join him in praying this month for those who struggle with suicidal thoughts and for all people “who live in darkness and despair”. Source: OSV News.
‘Hot cup of chocolate before you go to bed’ celebrates fourth anniversary
Launched in the midst of the COVID pandemic, Canberra-Goulburn Archdiocese’s online Rosary has just celebrated its fourth anniversary – and it’s still going strong. Source: Catholic Voice.
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.