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Love more powerful than hatred: Bishops’ Easter messages
In a world marked by war and violence, cost-of-living pressures and discord, the hope of Easter speaks more powerfully into people’s lives than ever, Australia’s Catholic Bishops have said in their Easter messages.
Sydney bishop to lead Rockhampton Diocese
Pope Leo XIV has named Bishop Daniel Meagher, auxiliary bishop of Sydney, as the eleventh bishop of the Diocese of Rockhampton. Source: Catholic Weekly.
Enjoy Easter and prepare for tough times ahead: PM
Anthony Albanese has urged Australians to go about the Easter weekend as normal, but warned about grim times ahead and tougher measures to conserve fuel in a rare address to the nation. Source: SMH.
Pope Leo to wash feet of newly ordained priests
Today, on Holy Thursday, Pope Leo XIV is set to wash the feet of 12 priests during the Mass of the Lord’s Supper in the Basilica of Saint John Lateran. Source: Vatican News.
Vinnies launches plan to combat homelessness in Victoria
The St Vincent de Paul Society Victoria yesterday launched a call to action ahead of the state election, calling on all parties to commit to a long-term housing strategy focused on prevention, housing supply and community support.
Catholics urged to support Collection for the Holy Land
Support for the annual Good Friday Collection for the Holy Land remains vital, especially amid the ongoing conflict in the region, said Cardinal Claudio Gugerotti, Prefect of the Dicastery for the Eastern Churches, in a recent letter to the entire Catholic Church. Source: Melbourne Catholic.
Childhood favourites come to life in magical adventure
Three Enid Blyton novels are covered in ‘The Magic Faraway Tree’ and they take place in an enchanted forest where a huge magical tree grows, which titles the film. Source: Australian Catholics.
Bangladeshi Christians demand Easter Sunday holiday
Christians in Bangladesh formed a human chain and rally in the capital this week demanding that the government declare Easter Sunday a public holiday. Source: EWTN News.
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