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Pope expresses ‘deep dismay’ and calls for end to Iran war
Pope Leo XIV has called for an end to the war in Iran and warned that the conflict could drag more countries in the Middle East into instability. Source: OSV News.
Men and women in the Church ‘must listen to each other’
The former Australian ambassador to the Holy See, Chiara Porro, says listening to one another will be essential if the Catholic Church is to respond effectively to the challenges it faces. Source: Catholic Voice.
Archbishop Comensoli convokes Synod for Melbourne Archdiocese
Archbishop Peter A Comensoli has officially convoked a Synod for the Melbourne Archdiocese, signing the decree during Mass at St Patrick’s Cathedral on Sunday. Source: Melbourne Catholic.
Christians the most persecuted religious community, Vatican tells UN
Christians are the most persecuted religious believers worldwide, with one in seven affected, said the Holy See’s Permanent Observer to the United Nations in Geneva. Source: Vatican News.
Franciscans welcome leader of Order of Friars Minor during Australian visit
Franciscans from across Parramatta Diocese and beyond gathered in a spirit of joy and fraternity to welcome the Minister General of the Order of Friars Minor, Br Massimo Fusarelli, during his recent visit to Australia. Source: Catholic Outlook.
Labor funds 50 new university placements to boost GP numbers
Australian universities will be able to apply for a share of 50 new government-funded medical placements, as Labor doubles down on its pledge to expand access to primary health care. Source: News.com.au.
Next phase of planning for World Youth day ‘kicks-off’
The preparations for the implementation phase of the World Youth Day Seoul 2027 have “kicked-off” with a global meeting. Source: UCA News.
Vatican’s UN envoy appointed apostolic nuncio to US
Pope Leo XIV has appointed the Vatican’s representative to the United Nations to be his apostolic nuncio to the United States. Source: NCR Online.
Cologne Cathedral to charge tourists for admission
Cologne Cathedral, a famous German landmark and popular tourist attraction, will start charging an admission fee as Church officials struggle with rising maintenance costs. Source: Crux.