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Pope calls Gaza parish as Israel launches new offensive
Just a few hours after Israel launched a major new ground offensive in Gaza City, Pope Leo XIV called the pastor of the city’s only Latin-rite parish to express his concern, his prayers and his closeness. Source: CNS.
Each newcomer to our shores is created in God’s image
We should never forget that at the heart of the immigration debate are people who are each created in God’s image, Townsville Bishop Tim Harris writes in a new pastoral letter. Source: The Catholic Leader.
Leo the Pope for peace, Caritas chief says
Caritas Australia chief executive Kirsten Sayers considers Pope Leo XIV to be uniquely placed to impart the message of one of the world’s largest aid agencies: justice, dignity and hope for all. Source: Melbourne Catholic.
Labor to outline plan to reconnect unemployed with workforce
The Albanese Government is set to tap into the country’s unemployed, particularly disengaged youth and older women, to fill just under two million new jobs over the next decade. Source: News.com.au.
Western Sydney Catholic schools and Vinnies formalise relationship
Catholic Schools Parramatta Diocese has become the first school-based education provider in New South Wales to formalise a partnership with the St Vincent de Paul Society NSW, building on years of collaboration to serve the vulnerable.
Sr Pat turns 100 knowing God is always present
“Just take every day as it comes,” was the sage advice from Sr Patricia Kingsley PBVM, as she prepared to celebrate her 100th birthday on September 2. Source: Hobart Archdiocese.
Message from Pope read out at funeral of Duchess of Kent
King Charles and other senior royals gathered with friends and family yesterday to remember Katharine, the Duchess of Kent, whose Catholic funeral was held at Westminster Cathedral. Source: BBC.
Organiser says misunderstanding the cause of WYD27 controversy
South Korea’s move to enact a special law to support hosting World Youth Day in Seoul has become contentious with public criticisms, which a Church official said stems from misunderstandings. Source: UCA News.
People with disabilities will be hired to work in Vatican
Pope Leo XIV has approved new measures to promote the hiring of people with disabilities in the Vatican, saying their condition does not prevent them from serving in Church institutions. Source: CNA.