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Pope Leo XIV has urged Christians to participate actively at Mass as a visible expression of communion with Christ and his Church, and not to substitute it for a “solely virtual presence” or passivity. Source: Vatican News.
The Fully Alive Youth Festival in Palmerston North saw 150 young people gather for a day of faith, friendship, worship and encounter with Christ.
Christian singer-songwriter Rachel Wilson has shared how her music comes from her experience, including going through deep suffering while believing in a God who loves her.
Internationally renowned Catholic speaker John Pridmore, whose encounter with God turned him away from a life of crime and towards a journey of faith, is visiting Auckland for a series of parish missions and school visits starting this month.
St John’s College in Hamilton has won the annual Chanel Shield cultural competition between Catholic secondary schools in the diocese for the second year in a row.
A UK pro-life campaigner twice arrested for praying silently outside an abortion facility, but subsequently acquitted in court, is to speak at a conference in Auckland next month.
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After employing two new homeless outreach advisers, the Dunedin City Council says it is not looking to duplicate the work of other providers, including Catholic Social Services. Source: Otago Daily Times.
Ahead of the 2000th anniversary of Jesus’ baptism, a meeting has taken place in Jordan involving civil and religious leaders to begin preparations for the landmark event. Source: Vatican News.
Nearly 40,000 fans at a Chicago White Sox baseball game on August 11 were given “pope hats” in a promotion acknowledging Pope Leo XIV being a long-time fan of the team. Source: America Magazine.