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Cathedrals and churches turn red for persecuted Christians
Cathedrals and churches across Australia and New Zealand were illuminated for Red Wednesday, a global initiative to remember and pray for persecuted Christians. Source: ACN.
NSW Parliament votes against changes to assisted dying laws
The NSW Legislative Council has voted 23–16 against a bill that would have allowed faith-based aged care facilities to decline offering voluntary assisted dying on site. Source: The Weekly Source.
Pope’s first trip to focus on religious harmony and peace
By choosing to make his first trip as Pope to Türkiye and Lebanon, Pope Leo XIV will shine a huge spotlight on the faith Christians share and on the yearnings for peace and prosperity common to all people. Source: OSV News.
Pope Leo appoints former Brisbane priest to key Vatican role
Pope Leo XIV has appointed Msgr Anthony Ekpo, who formerly served in the Brisbane Archdiocese, as assessor for general affairs of the Secretariat of State. Source: The Catholic Leader.
Government urged to follow through on ban on gambling ads
Crossbench politicians and gambling harm advocates have urged the Albanese Government to follow through on a long-delayed recommendation to ban wagering ads. Source: The Guardian.
‘Mercies’ to join climate change protest at coal port
Mercy Sisters and friends, under the banner “Mercies”, will join the Rising Tide Protestival in Newcastle on November 28-30.
Germans fear terrorist attack at a Christmas market
Christmas markets, long considered the lively heart of Advent in Germany, are facing new uncertainty this year as towns grapple with tighter security rules and rising public anxiety. Source: Catholic Register.
A day (off) in the life of the Pope
Pope Leo XIV has described to a group of journalists how he typically spends his Tuesday day off at Castel Gandolfo. Source: CNA.
Edgerton shines in story of trees, railroads and dreams
“Train Dreams” is the moving portrait of a logger and railroad worker who leads a life of unexpected depth and beauty in the rapidly changing America of the early 20th century. Source: Australian Catholics.