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Pope Leo XIV told leaders from other churches and religions that he intends to continue ecumenical and interfaith dialogue. Source: CNA.
A man facing seven charges of arson related to church fires in Masterton in February was subdued by Police when he attempted a haka in court earlier this week. Source: Wairarapa Times-Age.
A survey of religious and spiritual beliefs in Ireland shows Christianity is held in high regard, but the Church is not viewed so favourably. Source: Iona Institute.
The Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople says he will meet with Pope Leo XIV in Turkey this year to commemorate the 1700th anniversary of the Council of Nicaea. Source: Orthodox Observer News.
St Patrick’s College Silverstream has won the 2025 O’Shea Shield speech and drama competition for Catholic colleges in Wellington Archdiocese and Palmerston North Diocese.
Pope Leo XIV formally began his ministry as the successor of St Peter by calling for “a united Church, a sign of unity and communion, which becomes a leaven for a reconciled world”. Source: CNS.
Hamilton Bishop Richard Laurenson has called for prayerful support for Pope Leo XIV as the Holy Father assumes the great task that Christ has given him.
State integrated schools must retain the ability to interpret relationships and sexuality education through a special character lens, their proprietors’ association says.
A Government minster’s office asked that a question about religion be removed from a public service survey, but the question was eventually retained. Source: Radio New Zealand.
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