New Papal document to be released this September

(The Catholic Weekly. By Rome Reports).

Pope Francis is writing a new papal document that is set to be published in September. He told the leadership of the Spanish Bishops’ Conference that it will be an exhortation on the heart of Jesus. There are no further details, but everything points to the fact that it will be in line with the messages on mercy that Pope Francis has repeated throughout his pontificate. On many occasions he has reminded everyone of the mercy of God and that “Jesus forgives everything and always forgives,” but that “we must have the humility to ask for forgiveness.” On a spiritual level, one of Pope Francis’ most frequently repeated messages is that God’s mercy is greater than personal sins.

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Record crowds return to Walk With Christ

(The Catholic Weekly. George Al-Akiki).

Record crowds have celebrated the largest Walk With Christ since the COVID pandemic, with more than 15,000 Catholics joining the procession through the streets of Sydney for the Feast of Corpus Christi. Speaking with joy at the public witness, Archbishop of Sydney Most Rev. Anthony Fisher OP stated that the solemn event was an encouraging display of devotion as Australia aspires to host the 2028 International Eucharist Congress. “Today, my dear friends, you have done as the Council asked and helped prepare this city and country for that event we devoutly hope Pope Francis will grant us in 2028,” Archbishop Fisher said.

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