Anthony Albanese says pontiff was a ‘devoted champion and a loving father’ as Melbourne Cardinal Mykola Bychok praises ‘strong defender of life’
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Political hopefuls are running out of time to unveil and sell their major policies as Australians begin to cast their votes in the federal election, Australian Associated Press reports.
The first ballots will be cast today as early voting begins ahead of the 3 May poll, with millions expected to skip the lines on election day.
Each Pontiff imparts his own personal character on the Church. The Holy Father Francis was a Pope for the marginalised and those on the periphery. He was a man of simple piety who strove to bring the church closer to people. His gave freely of his gifts and had a unique personal approach to all he met. He lived according to his motto Miserando atque Eligendo (“Lowly but chosen”).
Pope Francis was a Pope of peace. In a world devastated by war he called for peace and justice. I am grateful for the late Holy Father’s frequent appeals for a just peace in Ukraine and for the efforts of the Holy See that he oversaw, known and secret, that in some way helped bring relief to the imprisoned and suffering.
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Author : Martin Farrer
Publish date : 2025-04-21 21:01:00
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