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New Zealand’s Catholic bishops have used their 2026 election statement to promote voting as a moral and civic responsibility, not simply an expression of personal preference.
At the seventh annual Hamilton Prayer Breakfast, Mayor Tim Macindoe thanked those present for their service and contributions to the city.
Sydney’s International Eucharistic Congress will take place from September 24 to October 1, 2028, its general secretary Bishop Richard Umbers has announced. Source: The Catholic Weekly.
Charities, including some faith-based ones, urged Prime Minister Christopher Luxon to push modern slavery legislation through Parliament ahead of the election, warning the bipartisan accomplishment will otherwise be left in limbo. Source: Newsroom.
Many families with babies seek support from Pregnancy Help and many people are happy to donate pre-loved items, but the charity is finding joining those together increasingly challenging. Source: Radio New Zealand.
More than 400 students from the country’s six Catholic dioceses took part in Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand’s SINGout4JUSTICE competition for 2026.
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In the 150th edition of Christchurch Diocese’s Inform magazine, Bishop Michael Gielen has expressed his appreciation for all who have contributed to the publication.
Sri Lanka’s High Court has sentenced 15 men to prison terms of 200 to 260 years for their roles in the 2019 Easter Sunday bombings on churches and hotels. Source: EWTN News.
Catholic leaders in South Korea have renewed their call for the abolition of the death penalty and urged lawmakers to build a penal system that protects human dignity, public safety and the possibility of rehabilitation. Source: UCA News.