Anglican leaders, including from Australia and the Pacific, are meeting for the first time in Rome to discuss priorities and challenges for Anglican Communion, led by the Archbishop of Canterbury Archbishop of Canterbury. Anglican Centre Rome

Australia and Papua New Guinea share many bonds. Last week 🇦🇺 PM Albanese and 🇵🇬 PM Marape walked the Kokoda Track together, side by side, recalling our shared history and our future together as partners, neighbours and friends.

Thanks to Australia in Rome, Australian Defence Attaché Captain Rachel Jones RAN and @NZinRome for a moving #ANZAC Day service this morning at the Rome War Cemetery. A day to remember those who serve and have served, the cost of conflict and the value of peace. #WeWillRememberThem

Fijne Koningsdag to friend and colleague Dutch Ambassador Annemieke Ruigrok 🇳🇱

🦁 If you are visiting Venice, don’t miss the award winning Australian Pavillion at La Biennale di Venezia with this incredible installation telling the stories of our First Nations over the past 65,000 years and the injustices faced by Indigenous peoples. Pope Francis Vatican News Culture & Education Dicastery

Chag Pesach Sameach.

It was a great honour to meet His All Holiness, Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew today. We spoke about his forthcoming visit to Australia, his active role as a peace builder and his global leadership on environmental issues.

A chilly but beautiful Rome on my run early this morning. #goodforthemind #MentalHealthMatters

Sr Linda Pocher has been convening a series of discussions with Pope Francis and his Council of Cardinals on issues affecting women in the Catholic Church. She shared her experience this evening at an important event on ending violence against women hosted by Donne in Vaticano.

My statement on the shocking incident at Wakeley’s Christ the Good Shepherd Church.

New South Wales needs to come together.

And it's why I called a meeting with faith leaders across western Sydney.

The message is clear from all faiths.

Violence has no place here.

We must let police carry out their investigation into last night's events.

Pope Francis says he is 'deeply saddened' by an attack at a Sydney, Australia, shopping centre that left six people dead, and assures the victims of his prayers and spiritual closeness.

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My heart breaks for those killed and their loved ones.

Australia is mourning with you as we pray for the recovery of those injured.

We pay tribute to all who showed extraordinary bravery and acknowledge the ongoing trauma this will have for many.

Discussing the intersection of religion, diplomacy, foreign policy and international security issues with Australian Professor Erin Wilson Prof dr Erin K. Wilson, Dutch and Canadian colleagues, and representatives of the NATO Defense College. Annemieke Ruigrok Canada at Holy See ANU National Security College Diplomatic Academy Australia

On Thursday 25 April, together with colleagues from @NZinRome, we will commemorate #AnzacDay at the Rome War Cemetery. Wherever you are, ANZAC Day is a time of personal reflection and an opportunity to show our respect for those who have served, and those who continue to serve.

Pope Francis calls for the elimination of discriminatory laws against women and for the protection and promotion of women’s human rights ⤵️

Wishing all a wonderful Easter - a beautiful shot of St Peter’s this morning by 📸 LB2S.