🇦🇺 During the final day of the Vatican climate summit hosted by Casina Pio IV, Dr Andrew Forrest spoke, alongside financiers & philanthropists, about industry leading approaches to climate change, including his own heavy industry Fortescue’s commitment to decarbonise by 2030.

A great exchange this morning with the delegation from Australia, New Zealand & Fiji representing our region at Talitha Kum’s General Assembly next week. This global network provides support to victims of #humantrafficking & works closely with govts to advocate for their needs.

Local govt leaders, including several Governors & Mayors, scientists & faith representatives have gathered at the Vatican for a summit on climate resilience. Climate change is the single greatest threat for our Pacific region & we need accelerated global action at all levels now.

An important meeting today with the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors, new Secretary Bishop Ali Herrera & Adjunct Teresa Kettelkamp. We discussed priorities going forward including how to ensure accountability, transparency & support for survivors. TutelaMinorum

Ahead of Pope Francis' Apostolic Journey to four countries in Asia, the Vatican releases the official logos and mottos for these visits, offering a glimpse into the Pope's longest-ever journey.

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Australia’s First Nations are stewards of the oldest continuous culture in the world. In this video Aboriginal elders from the Kimberley region speak about their Catholic faith & the importance of worshipping in their own language & customs ⤵️
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An important exchange today between Ambassadors to the Holy See and Sr Nathalie Becquart, xmcj from Synod.va on the Catholic Church’s synodal process and its focus on listening and inclusion. Thanks to La France au Vatican for hosting us.

Swearing in of the #SwissGuards , in the presence of Swiss President Viola Amherd, at a ceremony held every year on 6 May to remember those killed during the sack of Rome in 1527.

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