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Parish priest describes Gaza’s ‘tsunami’ of destruction
As a peace deal nears, Fr Gabriel Romanelli, parish priest of Gaza City’s Catholic parish, said the entire Gaza Strip has experienced a “tsunami” of destruction. Source: OSV News.
Australian religious celebrate Jubilee of Consecrated Life
Australian religious were among 4000 consecrated men and women from around the world on pilgrimage to Rome to celebrate the Jubilee of Consecrated Life, from October 8-12. Source: Catholic Religious Australia.
One in seven Australians lives below the poverty line, study reveals shows
There’s an urgent call to help those in poverty, as new figures reveal a soaring number of Australians living below the line. Source: 9News.com.au.
‘No idea, faith or policy justifies killing,’ Pope says at prayer vigil
In the presence of the original statue of Our Lady of Fatima, which has one of the bullets from the attempted assassination in 1981 of St John Paul II embedded in its crown, Pope Leo XIV called for the warring to lay down their weapons. Source: CNS.
Marist Brother receives Australian Catholic University’s highest honour
Scholar and educator Brother Michael Green FMS has received Australian Catholic University’s highest honour.
Revisiting Vatican II’s teaching on other religions
Almost 60 years to the day since the Second Vatican Council published a ground-breaking document examining the Church’s approach to Judaism and other religions, Adelaide Archdiocese will host an hour-long webinar on ecumenical and interfaith matters. Source: The Southern Cross.
Man desecrates altar of St Peter’s Basilica
A man urinated on the Altar of Confession of St Peter’s Basilica on Friday before being taken away by security officers in the famous basilica. Source: CNA.
Catholic leaders in Bangladesh demand action after church attacked
Catholic leaders in Bangladesh are demanding government action to ensure the security of their communities after an evening attack on a Catholic church in the capital city, Dhaka. Source: Crux.
Spanish PM wants ‘blacklists’ of doctors who won’t perform abortions
Spain’s socialist government is pushing for regional “blacklists” of doctors who object to performing abortions, sparking backlash from medical and Catholic leaders. Source: Catholic Review.