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Pope Leo XIV’s doctors have confirmed that no further treatment is necessary after the Pontiff underwent surgery last week to remove the lower lobe of his right lung. Source: Vatican News.

A temptation in a ritual-based church is to go through the motions and say the words, but full, active and conscious participation in the liturgy done in an interior and exterior way is very beautiful, said a US liturgist visiting Aotearoa New Zealand.

Generations of alumni gathered at Trinity Catholic College last weekend to celebrate 150 years of Catholic education in Dunedin. Source: Otago Daily Times.

From 2027, studying with Catholic Theological College (CTC) will become more accessible than ever, with major changes designed to support students throughout Aotearoa New Zealand.

St Ignatius of Loyola Catholic College in south Auckland is calling for safe walking routes to their site as Auckland Council consults on a greenway connection plan for the area.

The Holy See has welcomed progress towards an international treaty on crimes against humanity, but has listed several caveats on issues such as gender, international cooperation, justice for victims and the maintenance of the dignity of the accused.

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A Redemptorist priest in Ecuador who died while celebrating Mass after a large crucifix came loose from a wall and fell on him is being remembered for his simple, calm and fraternal ministry.

Pope Leo XIV told thousands of people in St Peter’s Square on Sunday that he will gradually return to his normal duties, having undergone surgery on one of his lungs last week. Source: National Catholic Reporter.

Charles Ropitini has been ordained to the permanent diaconate by Palmerston North Bishop John Adams at a Mass at St Joseph’s Māori Girls’ College in Napier, with the bishop saying beforehand that the ordination is one of several signs of new life in his diocese.