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- Author: The Catholic LeaderDuring an emergency special session of the United Nations General Assembly on March 2, Archbishop Gabriele Caccia said the Holy See joined other nations in calling for the immediate cessation of hostilities in Ukraine and a return to diplomacy and dialogue...
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Clean of heart - turning back to God
3 March 2022By Father Cassidy Stinson "BLESSED are the clean of heart, for they will see God" (Mt 5:8). I, like many of my more distractible friends, have often had the experience of looking for something -- a pen, perhaps, or a pair of sunglasses -- that I was certain... - Author: The Catholic LeaderCO-EXISTENCE between older and younger generations can bring about a better appreciation for life that is often lost in today's fast-paced society, Pope Francis said. A pervasive "spirit of rejection" exists in the modern world that "tends to be hostile...
- Author: The Catholic LeaderCATHOLICS in Russia have been left "grieving, angered and bewildered" by their country's invasion of Ukraine, according to the Church's spokesman, who also warned that citizens would face harsh economic consequences from the conflict. Russian Bishops...
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Catholic leader says Ukraine's bombardment is a "terrorist offensive", but there is "incredible resolve"
2 March 2022SINCE Russia's invasion of Ukraine almost a week ago, the situation has taken a turn for the worse, described by one Catholic leader as a "terrorist offensive". Archbishop Borys Gudziak, who represents Ukrainian Catholics in the United States, is in contact... - Author: The Catholic Leader
Lenten fundraiser a chance to "show our compassion"
2 March 2022TODAY is Ash Wednesday and it marks the official launch of Caritas Australia's annual Project Compassion appeal that runs for the six weeks of Lent. Project Compassion is one of Australia's longest running fundraising campaigns and has been a long-standing... - Author: The Catholic Leader
The Mass as sacrifice
2 March 2022Question Time by Fr John Flader Question: We sometimes hear the expression "the sacrifice of the Mass". Why do we call the Mass a sacrifice and has it always been considered to be such? Answer: IF you asked your Catholic friends what the Mass is, you... - Author: The Catholic LeaderAS floodwaters peaked in Maryborough engulfing the city, St Mary's Church parish priest Fr Lucius Edomobi was forced to abandon plans for Ash Wednesday - the first time in 150 years that the heritage-listed church has not marked the holy day of prayer...
- Author: The Catholic LeaderPOPE Francis's top diplomat has confirmed that the Vatican is ready to "facilitate dialogue" between Russia and Ukraine to "avoid any escalation, stop the clashes and negotiate". "The only reasonable and constructive way to settle differences is through...
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Brisbane flood ordeal once again for Delsorte family
1 March 2022Brisbane's Eddy Delsorte remains incredibly upbeat despite a lack of sleep and the ordeal of his family home being flooded for a second time. Eddy Delsorte and wife Anne were victims of the 2011 southeast Queensland floods - now their Sherwood home has...