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US and Arab countries commit to upholding Gaza ceasefire
The United States, Egypt, Qatar and Türkiye have signed a “historic” declaration committing to upholding a ceasefire in Gaza, as the families of 24 deceased hostages still held by Hamas await news of their release. Source: ABC News.
Vinnies calls for appointment of Minister for Children
Reducing child poverty is not only a moral imperative; research shows it’s a sound economic investment, the St Vincent de Paul Society says this Anti-Poverty Week.
Pope urges every parish to take part in World Mission Sunday
In a video message, Pope Leo XIV has called on every Catholic parish to take part in World Mission Sunday this weekend. Source: Vatican News.
Dilexi Te ‘a reminder of the priority of the excluded’
Caritas Australia says Pope Leo XIV’s apostolic exhortation Dilexi Te on poverty is a “forceful reminder of the priority of the excluded and those on the lowest ranks of society” in the theology and practice of the Church.
Lebanese Australians to travel to Lebanon to welcome Pope Leo
Maronite Bishop Antoine-Charbel Tarabay and other Lebanese Australians will be among those to welcome Pope Leo XIV as he makes his first international trip to Türkiye and Lebanon in late November and early December. Source: The Catholic Weekly.
Be prepared: ACU experts’ advice to senior students heading for exams
Australian Catholic University education and wellbeing experts have united to provide practical advice to support senior school students in the lead-up to their end-of-year exams. Source: Melbourne Catholic.
Vatican formally nominates judges in Fr Rupnik trial
The Vatican has formally nominated the panel of judges that will form the tribunal in the canonical trial against Slovenian Fr Marko Rupnik on charges of spiritual and sexual abuse. Source: OSV News.
Fire damages monastery where saint received first Holy Communion
A fire severely damaged a 17th-century monastery outside of Milan in northern Italy, where St Carlo Acutis received his first Holy Communion, forcing 21 cloistered nuns to flee the blaze. Source: CNA.
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.