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Pope blesses and inaugurates new tower of Sagrada Familia
On his second day in Barcelona, Pope Leo XIV blessed and inaugurated a recently completed tower on the city’s renowned Sagrada Familia basilica, which is now the tallest church in the world. Source: Crux.
Labor considers tax exemptions after warning from religious groups
The Albanese Government is considering an exemption for discretionary trusts that would allow them to make donations to charities before paying the new 30 per cent tax on distribution income. Source: The Australian.
Archbishop Balvo farewelled as Apostolic NuncioÂ
A farewell Mass at St Christopher’s Cathedral in Canberra on Sunday celebrated both Archbishop Charles Balvo’s retirement as apostolic nuncio and the 50th anniversary of his ordination as a priest. Source: Catholic Voice.
Adelaide Archdiocese ‘successfully embedding culture of safeguarding’
Adelaide Archdiocese has received a strong independent assessment of its safeguarding practices from Australian Catholic Safeguarding Ltd.
Gaza’s water crisis reaches breaking point
Caritas Jerusalem has warned Gaza’s water crisis has reached a critical breaking point, with families struggling to access safe water amid ongoing conflict, displacement and infrastructure collapse. Source: Caritas Australia.
Program sparks renewal of evangelisation in Catholic schools
Australian Catholic University’s preeminent formation program for Catholic educators and education leaders is inspiring an evangelisation renewal in schools worldwide.
Pope entrusts his ministry to Our Lady of Montserrat
Pope Leo XIV entrusted his pontificate and the Church’s mission to Our Lady of Montserrat, the beloved Black Madonna known to Catalans as La Moreneta. Source: OSV News.
Catholics in India condemn desecration of roadside statueÂ
Catholics in Mumbai, India, have condemned vandalism and desecration of a roadside statue of Jesus Christ, while calling for strict action against the perpetrators and protection of all places of worship in the city. Source: UCA News.
Teenagers launch peace initiative at the Vatican
Amid worsening armed conflicts in countries such as Ukraine, Nigeria, and those in the Middle East, a group of teenagers visited Rome to launch a new peace initiative, Project Oxygen. Source: EWTN News.