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Pope makes new appeal for peace in Ukraine and Gaza
Pope Leo XIV has again appealed for an end to hostilities in both Ukraine and Gaza, asking for dialogue, the cessation of violence, the freedom of Israeli hostages and for humanitarian law to be respected. Source: Crux.
Bishops publish new document on charisms
A new document on charisms seeks to engage all the baptised in the evangelising mission of the Church. Source: ACBC Media Blog.
Church groups stepping up to support victims of domestic violence
Domestic violence remains a pervasive issue in Australia and is still the leading cause of homelessness for women and children, says McAuley Community Services for Women chief executive Jocelyn Bignold. Source: Melbourne Catholic.
Being compassionate means taking action: Pope
Being religious does not automatically mean someone is compassionate, and yet for a Christian, compassion is a clear sign of following Christ, Pope Leo XIV said yesterday. Source: CNS.
Many nations, one Church: African Catholics celebrate in unity
As the universal prayer of the Church was proclaimed in the many languages of the cultures gathered for the Diocesan African Mass at St Patrick’s Cathedral in Parramatta, it was the first Pentecost that came to mind. Source: Catholic Outlook.
Intergenerational choir’s performance solid as a rock
Generations came together in suburban Canberra to deliver a musical performance with a message of unity, truth and hope for Reconciliation Week. Source: The Catholic Weekly.
French parliament passes assisted dying bill, but hurdles remain
The French National Assembly passed a bill to legalise euthanasia in its first reading by a wide majority, crossing a crucial line toward loosening its end-of-life law. Source: The Tablet.
Caritas campaign calling for forgiveness of unjust debt
Vatican officials, charity workers, and internationally recognised economists came together yesterday to discuss debt reform in an online town hall organised by Caritas Internationalis. Source: Vatican News.
Priest in Belarus jailed for 13 years for unspecified political crime
A Polish religious order has requested prayers from Christians worldwide for one of its senior priests who was sentenced to 13 years’ imprisonment on unspecified political charges in Belarus. Source: OSV News.