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Pope Leo XIV met the Archbishop of Canterbury, Dame Sarah Mullally, at the Vatican and vowed to keep working to overcome differences, but at the same time acknowledged new problems have arisen. Source: Associated Press.

High fuel prices and rising food costs have forced St Vincent de Paul Waikato to halve its caravan trips feeding children and families in Hamilton. Source: Stuff.

Catholic chaplains who serve some of the country’s vulnerable people – in hospitals and in prisons – gathered recently to reflect on their ministry and those to whom they minister.

Having more conversations with indigenous leadership and being present are key actions the Church can take to improve relations with First Nations people, says a Native American permanent deacon.

Wellington Archbishop Paul Martin SM has asked Catholics to reflect on how they can contribute to the life of their parishes and how they can help develop vocations.

Auckland Diocese’s Justice and Peace Commission has expressed strong opposition to a bill giving police broader powers to record images and sounds in public places.

Palmerston North Diocese is hosting a Eucharistic Miracles Exhibition, inspired by the life and witness of St Carlo Acutis, ahead of a relic of the saint arriving in Aotearoa New Zealand.

At least 326 humanitarian workers were killed in 21 countries during 2025, reported the news agency of the Pontifical Mission Societies. Source: Fides.

Church leaders in Germany have defended a document on blessings for couples in “irregular” situations after Pope Leo appeared to criticise it. Source: The Tablet.

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