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Pope Leo XIV Vocations

Every vocation springs from God’s love: Pope Leo 

God’s love, mercy and goodness lie at the foundation of every vocation, including that of the pope, Pope Leo XIV said yesterday. Source: CNS.

Foreign Aid Middle East

Wong backs statement demanding Israel resume aid to Gaza

Foreign Minister Penny Wong has joined 22 international counterparts to demand Israel allow the full resumption of aid in Gaza, warning that Palestinians there are starving, exhausted and being deprived of essential supplies. Source: The Australian.

Euthanasia Northern Territory

NT Opposition plans to force Government’s hand on VAD

The Northern Territory Opposition has started the process of developing a private member’s bill on euthanasia, in an attempt to force action from the CLP Government, which remains mute on the topic amid another inquiry. Source: NT News.

Mission

New national network to support and connect formators

A professional membership network for people shaping and leading formation for mission, has launched today, creating space for connection, collaboration, and renewal. Source: Catholic Mission.

In The Dioceses

Faithful honour Mary at annual procession

About 1800 Catholics took part in a public display of their faith and devotion to Mary as the 76th annual Marian Procession was held in Adelaide’s CBD on Sunday. Source: The Southern Cross.

Disability Ecology

Sustainable energy program helps sustain respite centre

The sun is shining on Xavier Place in Brisbane where a new sustainable energy program will help secure the future of its care for children and young people with complex physical disability and related health needs. Source: The Catholic Leader.

Peace Vatican

Cardinal Parolin honoured for ‘sacred mission’ to forge peace through diplomacy 

The Vatican Secretary of State has been honoured for his efforts to forge peace through diplomacy, amid what he called a shared “sacred mission in a world crying out for healing and reconciliation”. Source: OSV News.

Uncategorised

Indian cardinal calls for peace deal between India and Pakistan

Cardinal Oswald Gracias has called for a full and definitive agreement between India and Pakistan for lasting peace following the latest clashed involving the two nations. Source: UCA News.

United States

Catholics and politicians call for prayers for Biden 

The Diocese of Wilmington, Delaware, and politicians from both major United States political parties have called for prayers for former president US Joe Biden after he was diagnosed with prostate cancer. Source: CNS.