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British comedy-drama makes the heart sing
The Ballad of Wallis Island is a British comedy-drama about an eccentric lottery winner who invites his favourite musicians to perform at his island home so that he can relive his fantasies. Source: Australian Catholics.
Pope ‘saddened’ by devastating earthquake in Afghanistan
Pope Leo XIV has expressed his sorrow following a devastating 6.0 magnitude earthquake that struck Afghanistan’s eastern region, which killed hundreds and injured thousands. Source: OSV News.
Colombia’s bishops condemn deadly terrorist attacks
Colombia’s bishops expressed their outrage after at least 18 people died and more than 40 were injured in two attacks in Colombia attributed to different dissident factions of the former FARC guerrilla group. Source: NCR Online.
Church of England considers plans to exhume head of martyr
The Church of England is considering plans to exhume and enshrine the head of St Thomas More, the patron saint of statesmen and politicians, in time for the 500th anniversary of his 1535 martyrdom. Source: OSV News.
Archbishop in Mexico calls for cancellation of rock concert
An archbishop in Mexico has asked a local state governor to cancel a Marilyn Manson rock concert scheduled for August 10, claiming that it can “take to situations of evil”. Source: Crux.
Archbishop calls for prayer and restraint amid LA protests
Los Angeles Archbishop José Gomez is calling for prayer, while urging “restraint and calm” after clashes broke out in the city over recent immigration arrests. Source: NCR Online.
Teenage animators use Lego as tool for evangelisation
Three teenage brothers from rural Limerick, Ireland, are using Lego as a tool for evangelisation, inspired by Blessed Carlo Acutis, who continues to inspire a new generation of digital evangelists. Source: OSV News.
Indian cardinal calls for peace deal between India and Pakistan
Cardinal Oswald Gracias has called for a full and definitive agreement between India and Pakistan for lasting peace following the latest clashed involving the two nations. Source: UCA News.
Grandson of Peter To Rot humbled by sainthood announcement
One of the grandsons of Peter To Rot says he is humbled by the announcement that his grandfather will soon become Papua New Guinea’s first saint. Source: ABC News.