Pope renews call for peace in Ukraine and Holy Land
Pope Francis yesterday renewed his heartfelt appeal for peace and solidarity for those suffering war, especially in Ukraine and the Holy Land. Source: Vatican News.
View ArticleChurch affirms commitment to all people with disabilities
Ahead of the International Day of People with Disability, the Church in Australia has affirmed its commitment to upholding and protecting the dignity and wellbeing of all people with disabilities....
View ArticleHomelessness report reveals surge in preventable deaths
Almost 1,500 people are dying in homelessness every year, with new research from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare showing a 63 per cent surge in preventable deaths. Source: The Guardian.
View ArticleWicked stars make the magic happen
“Wicked” is a fantasy musical prequel to “The Wizard of Oz” about the unlikely friendship between a young Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda the Good Witch. Source: Australian Catholics.
View ArticleBishops call for royal commission into Britain’s criminal justice system
The Catholic bishops of England and Wales have called for the British Government to appoint a royal commission to “investigate and advise” on the challenges facing the criminal justice system. Source:...
View ArticlePope to visit Turkey for 1700th anniversary of Council of Nicaea
Pope Francis told a group of theologians yesterday he plans to visit Turkey next year for the 1700th anniversary of the Council of Nicaea. Source: CNA.
View ArticleDeparting ambassador’s legacy of service to Catholic community
After six years as the Philippine Ambassador to Australia, Hellen De La Vega is preparing to return to her homeland, leaving behind a legacy of service to the Catholic community. Source: Catholic Voice.
View ArticleEducation program empower Indigenous leaders of tomorrow
A Townsville Catholic Education program that empowers students to become proud, confident and capable leaders of tomorrow by addressing educational disadvantages faced by First Nations students has...
View ArticleArchdiocese marks coming Jubilee Year and one year until ACYF
Young people, families and representatives from Melbourne parishes, faith movements and migrant communities gathered at St Patrick’s Cathedral in East Melbourne to mark three significant milestones....
View ArticleInterfaith roundtable discusses equality law concerns
Commercial surrogacy, gender self-identification on birth certificates, and the safety of women-only spaces were at the forefront of a roundtable discussion of interfaith leaders and NSW state Liberal...
View ArticleVinnies welcomes blueprint for not-for-profit sector
The St Vincent de Paul Society has welcomed the release of the Not-for-profit Sector Development Blueprint outlining strategies and challenges for the enhancement of Australia’s vital,...
View ArticleLabor pushes through bills in frantic day of negotiation
Labor is claiming victory in its fight to deliver help to households before the federal election after winning Senate votes on housing, food prices and social media policies, while also securing a deal...
View ArticleVatican ‘finds’ file on teenager missing for 40 years
The Vatican’s chief prosecutor has confirmed that despite prior denials, the Vatican does possess a confidential file on the disappearance of Emanuela Orlandi, the so-called “Vatican girl” who went...
View ArticleSpanish bishops affirm ‘you can’t be guilty of someone else’s sins’
The Spanish Bishops Conference has published a doctrinal note criticising the practice of so-called “intergenerational healing” or “healing of the family tree”. Source: National Catholic Register.
View ArticleBishop says British move to legalise suicide will result in ‘devastating law’
Following the British Parliament voting in favour of a bill to legalise assisted suicide, the Bishop of Nottingham said it would be “a devastating law”, especially for the sick and vulnerable of...
View ArticleGiving the gift of life ‘one drop at a time’
This Christmas, the Archdiocese of Yangon, Myanmar, is calling for urgent support to bring the gift of clean water to vulnerable families affected by the ongoing conflict in the country. Source:...
View ArticleCatholic boys school joins fight against gender-based violence
A Catholic boys school in Ballarat, Victoria, is taking part in a program organised by a local community health service to help drive change in the fight against gender-based violence. Source: ABC News.
View ArticleLutheran-Roman Catholic Dialogue celebrates milestone
The Australian Lutheran-Roman Catholic Dialogue has celebrated its 200th meeting and almost 50 years of dialogue. Source: The Southern Cross.
View ArticleBurke heads to Indonesia to discuss transfer of Bali 9 members
Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke will discuss the fate of the remaining Bali Nine prisoners in a critical meeting with the Indonesian Government set to take place later this week. Source: News.com.au.
View ArticleBroome-bound Bishop Norton farewelled at Brisbane Mass
Brisbane Cathedral parishioners, clergy, colleagues, friends and community members sent Broome Bishop-designate Tim Norton SVD with their blessings at a Mass in St Stephen’s Cathedral on Friday....
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