Tag: Community Solidarity
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Australia’s Venezuelan Diaspora Reacts as Maduro Crisis Unfolds Following US Intervention
Australia’s Venezuelan Community Comes Together Amid Venezuela Crisis The mood among Australia’s Venezuelan diaspora is marked by a mix of fear, concern, and determination as news circulates about the US-led military action that appeared to capture President Nicolás Maduro in a rapid escalation of Venezuela’s political crisis. In cities across Australia, from Sydney to Melbourne,…
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Bondi Beach Gathers 10,000-Strong Crowd to Honor Hanukkah Attack Victims
Massive Bondi Beach Gathering Unites Australia in Mourning and Resilience A week after a terror attack targeted a seaside Hanukkah celebration, a 10,000-strong crowd assembled at Bondi Beach to pay tribute to the victims and stand in solidarity against hatred. The event, which drew Jewish and non-Jewish Australians alike, reflected a nationwide moment of reflection…
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Australia Honours Bondi Beach Shooting Victims with Day of Reflection
Australia marks a Day of Reflection for Bondi Beach shooting victims MELBOURNE, Australia — Australians are gathering in cities and towns to light candles at 6:47 p.m. on Sunday, signaling a country-wide moment of remembrance for the victims of the Bondi Beach attack, which occurred a week earlier and targeted a Jewish festival. The vigil…
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Bondi Terror Attack: Listening to the Jewish Community
Facing the Bondi Terror Attack with Care The Bondi terror attack has left a city gripped by grief, fear, and questions about safety. In moments like these, the most constructive response is sometimes the quietest: listening. To truly bear witness to the pain and resilience of the Jewish community, authors, commentators, and bystanders must resist…
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CBCP Calls for National Day of Prayer, Repentance in the Philippines
CBCP’s Call: A National Day of Prayer and Public Repentance In a climate of public outrage over corruption and a string of calamities battering the country, the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) issued a pastoral letter urging a unified response. CBCP president Cardinal Pablo Virgilio David called on parishes, chapels, schools, families, and…