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Vatican confirms it will not join US-led Board of Peace
Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin has confirmed the Holy See would not join the United States-led Board of Peace, an international body chaired by President Donald Trump to oversee the governance and reconstruction of Gaza. Source: Vatican News.
Private health premiums to rise at fastest rate in almost a decade
Private health insurance premiums will rise at their fastest rate in almost a decade after the Albanese Government approved a 4.41 per cent average increase from April. Source: ABC News.
The large story of Lent is of God’s journey with humanity
At the heart of Lent is the large story of God, who, through the death and resurrection of Jesus, has forgiven our sins and given us life, writes Fr Andrew Hamilton SJ. Source: Melbourne Catholic.
Brisbane Maronites break ground for new church building
It was a packed church on Sunday for the Feast of St Maroun – one of the biggest days of the year for Maronite Catholics. Source: The Catholic Leader.
Catholic Mission invests in future of communities in Timor-Leste
With Lent beginning today, Catholic Mission is reminding the faithful that mission takes many forms and continues to grow within communities around the world.
Archdiocese launches ‘Tea and Talk’ to strengthen safeguarding
Sydney Archdiocese’s Safeguarding and Ministerial Integrity Office has hosted its first “Tea and Talk” event, welcoming personnel from more than 26 parishes and communities across the archdiocese.
St Peter’s Basilica to get 21st-century upgrade
Four hundred years after its consecration, St Peter’s Basilica is getting a 21st-century upgrade, with the Vatican unveiling plans for AI-powered translation services and expanded pilgrim access as part of yearlong anniversary celebrations. Source: OSV News.
Church leaders in Poland say report a ‘painful confession’
A newly released clerical sexual abuse report in Poland’s Sosnowiec Diocese is being described by investigators as a necessary step toward accountability, while Church leaders call it a painful but essential moment in rebuilding trust after years of scandals. Source: NCR Online.
Cuban bishop calls for dialogue amid worsening national crisis
A Cuban bishop has called for dialogue and action to help the people amid widespread desperation and a social crisis that recently prompted the island’s bishops to cancel a planned visit to Rome to meet the Pope. Source: Crux.