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Two dozen New Zealand NGOs have urged the Government to increase aid spending in the Pacific region at a time of large aid cutbacks by other nations.

Pope Francis has returned to the Vatican after five weeks in hospital being treated for breathing difficulties, double pneumonia and infections. Source: Catholic News Service.

Despite being a relatively wealthy country, only 1.3 per cent of wealth passed on in bequests in New Zealand is going to charitable organisations. Source: Radio New Zealand.

Parish pastoral council meetings can leave Dunedin Diocese vicar general Fr Gerard Aynsley feeling either overwhelmed or enthused. Source: Tui Motu InterIslands.

The number of Catholics in the world has risen to more than 1.4 billion, according to Vatican research. Source: Vatican News.

St Patrick’s Basilica in Oamaru is set to reopen at the end of this month after an extensive renovation project. Source: Otago Daily Times.

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Tokelauan Catholic, family and community culture have had a strong influence on a teacher at Aotearoa’s most prestigious drama school. Source: The Spinoff.

The Shroud of Turin will be digitally showcased during the Holy Year 2025, allowing visitors to engage with the revered relic like never before. Source: Catholic News Service.

Aotearoa New Zealand started the worldwide Earth Hour event on Saturday, with monuments going dark to raise environmental awareness. Source: The Star.