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Australians Urged to Pray for Peace
Australians have been urged to take up the invitation of Pope Leo XIV to pray for peace on April 11.
Catholic Religious Australia joins call for prayer, dialogue and peace in the Middle East
In light of escalating conflict in the Middle East, Catholic Religious Australia (CRA) repeats the plea of Pope Leo XIV, and of all women and men of good will, for an immediate ceasefire and a renewed commitment to dialogue.
International Moment of Prayer for Peace
Invitation to an international moment of prayer for peace tomorrow, Friday March 6, at 3:30 pm (Rome time), 1:30am Sydney time, Saturday, March 7 at 1:30 am.
World Day of the Sick
On February 11 each year, the Catholic Church promotes compassion for sick people and recognition of their caregivers.
Light a Candle tonight, 21st December
All Australians are asked to place a lit candle in their front window tonight, 21st December, at 6:47 pm in solidarity with the Jewish community, in memorandum for the dead, the injured and for their loved ones.
For Christians in Areas of Conflict
Pope Leo's prayer intention for December was released on the eve of his departure for Türkiye and Lebanon, his first apostolic journey. It is dedicated specifically to the Christian minorities who live in the midst of war.
Abduction at St Mary’s Schools, Papiri – A Call to Prayer and Solidarity
The Sisters of Our Lady of Apostles share with deep sorrow the news of the mass abduction that took place at St Mary’s Catholic Primary and Secondary Schools in Papiri, Niger State, Nigeria, in the early hours of 21 November 2025. St Mary’s is under the direction and management of the OLA Sisters, in collaboration with the Catholic Diocese of Kontagora, and holds a long-standing place in the life of the surrounding community.