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Christian faith is considered absurd in some world settings, but Christians are called to bear witness to a joyful faith in Christ the Saviour, said Pope Leo XIV in his first public homily. Source: Catholic News Service.
After Pope Leo XIV was elected on May 8, New Zealand Cardinal John Dew spoke with him and assured him of his prayers. Source: NewsTalkZB.
Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga has recognised the chapel and resting place of the Venerable Suzanne Aubert at Our Lady’s Home of Compassion in Island Bay as a Category 1 Historic Place.
Changes in redress measures for survivors of abuse in care announced for the Government’s Budget do not include claims that currently sit with faith-based organisations. Source: Beehive.
Australia’s Prime Minister has extended an invitation to Pope Leo XIV to attend the International Eucharistic Congress in Sydney in 2028.
On his first visit outside the Vatican as Pontiff, Pope Leo XIV prayed at the tomb of the late Pope Francis and visited a Marian shrine. Source: Vatican News.
The Catholic Diocese of Dunedin has bought a 2.4-hectare property near Queenstown which may become the site of a Catholic church and school. Source: Otago Daily Times.
Pope Leo XIV urged all Catholics to pray for vocations, especially to the priesthood and religious life, as he led his first Sunday recitation of the Regina Coeli prayer on May 11. Source: CNS.
Kath Joblin has been farewelled as principal of St Thomas More School in Mt Maunganui, a position she had held since the school opened in 2001.
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