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Christian persecution worsens in much of the world, according to ACN report
New report from Aid to the Church in Need warns that Christian persecution is worsening globally, with violence, displacement and repression affecting hundreds of millions of believers. The post Christian persecution worsens in much of the world, according to ACN report appeared…
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As Poland’s constitutional crisis spills into streets, bishops plead for reconciliation
Poland's president cut short a foreign trip, police intervened outside the Constitutional Tribunal and protesters gathered in Warsaw as a bitter struggle over control of the country's highest constitutional court escalated. The post As Poland’s constitutional crisis spills into…
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For Pope Leo, Peru trip is more homecoming than state visit
Pope Leo XIV is heading back to Peru for the final leg of his Latin American tour, marking an emotional homecoming for the American-born pontiff. The post For Pope Leo, Peru trip is more homecoming than state visit appeared first on The Catholic Weekly .
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Pope Leo XIV offers All Souls’ Day Mass in cemetery, encouraging Catholics to pray for the dead
Surrounded by the tombs and monuments of Rome's largest cemetery, Pope Leo XIV offered All Souls' Day Mass 2 November, saying prayer for the dead helps lead our loved ones toward full communion with the Lord. The post Pope Leo XIV offers All Souls’ Day Mass in cemetery,…
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New faces at Mass? Western Sydney parish learns to say hello
As Sydney prepares to welcome the world for the 2028 International Eucharistic Congress and new seekers find their way to our church doors, the Parish Renewal Team is helping everyday parishioners make sure no one walks in, or out, unnoticed. The post New faces at Mass? Western…
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Young witnesses take up the call for Eucharist28
With candles in hand, more than 360 student ambassadors gathered in Marrickville to begin a mission – bringing their school communities closer to Christ ahead of the 2028 International Eucharistic Congress. The post Young witnesses take up the call for Eucharist28 appeared first…
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Sundays offers a powerful portrait of a young woman’s vocation
A teenager’s call to religious life meets family resistance in Sundays, a Spanish drama exploring faith, love and the unsettling demands of vocation. The post Sundays offers a powerful portrait of a young woman’s vocation appeared first on The Catholic Weekly .
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Spanish priest grants absolution and comfort at scene of train tragedy
When tragedy strikes, where is God? For 71-year-old Fr Fernando Fernández Bobadillo, the answer was simple: right there in the wreckage, offering grace in humanity's darkest hour. The post Spanish priest grants absolution and comfort at scene of train tragedy appeared first on…
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Religion ‘stable’ in US, with ‘mixed signals’ from young adults
Data points to "signs of strength and stability" in religious behavior in the US – but there are "mixed signals" among young adults, and demographers advise taking a "long view" of any shifts, according to Pew Research Centre. The post Religion ‘stable’ in US, with ‘mixed…
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Vatican confirms Pope Leo XIV voted by mail in Illinois midterms
Chicago-born Pope Leo XIV has submitted a mail ballot for the upcoming Illinois midterm elections, according to the Holy See Press Office. The post Vatican confirms Pope Leo XIV voted by mail in Illinois midterms appeared first on The Catholic Weekly .
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Students embrace new life in Christ at Eastwood
Twenty-five students received the sacraments of Christian initiation at St Kevin’s Church, Eastwood, sharing how family, school and parish communities helped draw them towards faith. The post Students embrace new life in Christ at Eastwood appeared first on The Catholic Weekly .
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Explainer: What does human composting mean for Catholics?
NSW has approved human composting, but the new law raises questions about Catholic beliefs, respect for the body and the treatment of remains. The post Explainer: What does human composting mean for Catholics? appeared first on The Catholic Weekly .
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Exclusive: Council backs calls for a chapel in new $2 billion Bankstown Hospital
Local politicians and clergy are urging the state government to include dedicated Christian and Muslim prayer spaces in the new $2 billion Bankstown Hospital. The post Exclusive: Council backs calls for a chapel in new $2 billion Bankstown Hospital appeared first on The Catholic…
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Q&A with Fr Flader: Why should we go to Mass?
“What is the Church doing when it celebrates a Mass? Why do we have Masses at all?” Fr John Flader tackles the question of why Catholics go to Mass. The post Q&A with Fr Flader: Why should we go to Mass? appeared first on The Catholic Weekly .
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Pope Leo sends special message of support to interfaith immigration policy summit
Pope Leo XIV sent a special message of support to an interfaith immigration policy summit hosted by the Catholic Legal Immigration Network, also known as CLINIC, 29 October. The post Pope Leo sends special message of support to interfaith immigration policy summit appeared first…
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Brother of slain Pakistani minister urges West to act as report finds Christian persecution worsens
The brother of a Pakistani government minister murdered because of his Catholic faith has called upon Western leaders to increase international pressure on Islamabad to protect religious minorities. The post Brother of slain Pakistani minister urges West to act as report finds…
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The popemobile race: How car companies rallied to serve a papal passenger
From horse-drawn ornate wooden carriages to a bulletproof all-electric vehicle, the papal modes of transport have evolved to keep the pope safe, seen and saving the planet. The post The popemobile race: How car companies rallied to serve a papal passenger appeared first on The…
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Benedictine nuns face a $1 million deadline
A community of Benedictine nuns in southern Poland is racing against time to save an 800-year-old monastery and avoid potentially devastating financial consequences. The post Benedictine nuns face a $1 million deadline appeared first on The Catholic Weekly .
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We know who we’re fighting against, but do we know who we’re fighting for?
Our frame must be faith. Otherwise, we risk becoming so preoccupied with the evil we are fighting that we lose sight of the God for whom we are fighting. The post We know who we’re fighting against, but do we know who we’re fighting for? appeared first on The Catholic Weekly .
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Catholic cemeteries await church guidance on human composting
Catholic Cemeteries and Crematoria will await regulations and church guidance before deciding whether to accept remains produced through human composting. The post Catholic cemeteries await church guidance on human composting appeared first on The Catholic Weekly .