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Archbishop Fisher says ‘dark stain’ of antisemitism challenges us all
Pope Leo XIV has confirmed the Catholic Church’s condemnation of all forms of antisemitism in a phone call with Israeli President Isaac Herzog, as interfaith memorials for the victims of the Bondi terror attack were held in Sydney and Canberra. Source: Vatican News.
Vigil Mass in Bondi commemorates victims of beach attack
The victims of the Bondi massacre on Sunday have been remembered and commemorated in a vigil Mass held at St Anne’s Catholic Church, North Bondi. Source: The Catholic Weekly.
Pope prays for victims of Bondi Beach terrorist attack
Pope Leo XIV has condemned Sunday’s terrorist attack on the Jewish community at Bondi Beach, saying: “Enough with these forms of antisemitic violence! We must eradicate hatred from our hearts.” Source: NCR Online.
Albanese says Bondi Beach attack an ‘act of evil antisemitism’
The “massive” and “complex” investigation into the Bondi Beach terrorist attack yesterday continues as police try to piece together the shooting that has shocked the world. Source: ABC News.
Statement from ACBC President on Bondi tragedy
Australian Catholic Bishops Conference President Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB said “the violence and horror” that descended on Bondi yesterday have “shaken Australians to the core”. Source: ACBC Media Blog.
Bishop condemns deadly attack on Manchester synagogue
The local Catholic bishop has condemned a deadly attack on a Manchester synagogue during Yom Kippur yesterday, in which two people were killed, calling for solidarity and prayer with the Jewish community. Source: CNA.
Caravan laden with explosives intended to target Jewish Australians
The chance discovery of a caravan laden with explosives and apparently intended to target Jewish Australians in a “mass casualty event” has confirmed fears of a major escalation in anti-Semitic violence. Source: The Australian.
Philippines bombing leads to call for more security at Christian gatherings
Caritas Philippines has called for greater security at Christian gatherings in the wake of a deadly bombing at a Mass in the Catholic-majority nation. Source: UCA News.
Pope prays for victims of Istanbul bomb attack
As authorities in Turkey continued to investigate who was responsible for a deadly bombing in a busy shopping district in Istanbul, Pope Francis prayed for victims and the nation. Source: CNS.