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Israel launches investigation after soldier destroys statue
An Israeli soldier destroyed a statue of Christ’s crucifixion in a Catholic village in southern Lebanon, which prompted a criminal investigation by Israel and condemnations by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Catholic leaders. Source: EWTN News.
Pope donates to clean-water project in El Salvador
Pope Leo XIV has donated $US100,000 ($140,000) to provide access to clean water in El Salvador, supporting a program launched by the papal nuncio to that nation and by the US-based Catholic Relief Services. Source: NCR Online.
Pope says his appeals for peace were not aimed at Trump
Pope Leo XIV pushed back against interpretations that his recent calls for peace during his trip to Africa were directed specifically at United States President Donald Trump, saying his remarks were part of a broader message. Source: CNS.
Pope tells Angolans to look to the future with hope
On his second day in Angola, Pope Leo urged the impoverished population not to give in to despair, but to build hope and make a social commitment to helping those in need. Source: Crux.
Opposition moves to close legal ‘loophole’ on paedophiles
Queensland’s Labor opposition will introduce a private member’s bill to parliament seeking to close a “loophole” and expand the liability of churches, sporting groups and other organisations to include the actions of paedophiles. Source: ABC News.
‘I never want to leave it’: Architect reflects on his love for cathedral
Love is etched into every part of St Patrick’s Cathedral in Melbourne, says the architect tasked with its renewal. Source: Melbourne Catholic.
New book celebrates 60 years of congregation in Victoria
Presentation Sisters Victoria have launched a new book detailing the history of their congregation in Victoria since the Second Vatican Council.
Diocese prepares to send young people to Seoul 2027
Bunbury Diocese is preparing to send its youth to South Korea next year, with Bishop George Kolodziej SDS officially launching the diocesan youth pilgrimage to World Youth Day in Seoul in 2027.
Argentinians mark first anniversary of Pope’s death
Catholics marched in a caravan through the Barrio Flores section of Buenos Aires – where Pope Francis was born – to commemorate the first anniversary of the Argentine pontiff’s death. Source: OSV News.