Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ, Grace and peace, I hope this note finds you well. I write with deep concern for the people of Nepal following the devastating flash floods that have struck the Rasuwa District and surrounding areas, including Communities along the Bhote Koshi River.
Pope Leo XIV spoke bluntly about war, migration and same-sex blessings during a 20-minute in-flight press conference on his return home from Africa.
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The custodians of Christianity in the Holy Land, the Franciscan Friars, have pleaded for pilgrims to return to the holy places they care for to help maintain the Christian presence in the region.
Pope Leo XIV has invited Catholics to open themselves to listening, fasting and community, urging them to abstain from words of hatred in order to make space for words of hope and peace.
Caritas Australia has welcomed clarification from the Israeli Government confirming that Caritas Jerusalem, as a local organisation, is not subject to re-registration guidelines.
Caritas Australia is urging continued global attention and solidarity as Caritas Ukraine faces one of the most challenging months of the war, with repeated missile strikes leaving millions without power, heat and water during subzero temperatures.
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