Cabinet backs above-inflation wage rise for low-paid workers
Cabinet has signed off on Labor’s election commitment that a re-elected Albanese Government back above-inflation pay rises for 2.9 million low-paid workers. Source: The Australian.
View ArticlePakistan passes law to protect rights of religious minorities
Pakistan’s Parliament has passed a law to establish a commission entrusted to protect the rights of religious minorities in the Islamic nation. Source: UCA News.
View ArticleSynod leaders pledge obedience to Pope Leo
The leadership of the Vatican’s Synod office has offered its full availability and support of Pope Leo XIV in a public letter to the new pontiff shared on its website and social media pages. Source:...
View ArticleSinner nets meeting with Pope
The day after advancing to the semi-finals of the Italian Open, Jannik Sinner paid a visit to a fan: Pope Leo XIV. Source: CNS.
View ArticlePrison chaplain awarded highest papal honour
After more than 30 years of unwavering service, Sr Mary O’Shannassy SGS has retired from her role as senior chaplain of the CatholicCare prison ministry team in Victoria. Source: Melbourne Catholic.
View ArticleBishops approve new association to support deacons
A new association has been established to support the growing number of ordained deacons in the Catholic Church in Australia. Source: ACDA.
View ArticleAlbanese begins second term with a new slogan
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is pledging to strengthen Australia with a second-term agenda that eases division, outlining his vision for “progressive patriotism” that can unite the country at a time...
View ArticleCaritas, CRA call for restoration of humanitarian aid to Gaza
Caritas Australia and Catholic Religious Australia have reaffirmed their call for an end to the suffering of civilians in Gaza, in line with Pope Leo XIV’s call for peace and the provision of...
View ArticleNT Government orders parliamentary inquiry into voluntary assisted dying
The Northern Territory Government has ordered a parliamentary inquiry into voluntary assisted dying, including instructions to prepare guidelines for creating laws if the committee recommends adopting...
View ArticlePope pledges to be peacemaker in meeting with Eastern Catholics
During a meeting with Eastern Catholics, many of whom come from war-torn regions, Pope Leo XIV pledged the Vatican’s full commitment to promoting peace and reconciliation. Source: OSV News.
View ArticleTensions boil over in New York kitchen drama
As the saying goes, if you can’t stand the heat, get out of the kitchen. La Cocina (The Kitchen) focuses on a fast-food restaurant in Times Square, New York. Source: Australian Catholics.
View ArticleWith jobs disappearing, cardinal says he ‘rejoiced’ at Pope’s choice of name
Cardinal Michael Czerny, prefect of the Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development, says employment is a critical issue facing the Church, governments and people. Source: CNS.
View ArticleJesuit Mission Australia appeals for support for Myanmar families
Jesuit Mission Australia is urgently appealing for more support for families in Myanmar who continue to be crippled by war and natural disasters.
View Article‘Freedom not individual will; it is unity with God’s will’
More than 700 people gathered online and in person in small groups across Australia on Tuesday for the Marist Association of St Marcellin Champagnat’s annual Marian Lecture.
View ArticleDisability program ‘giving every child the chance to shine’
Catholic Schools Broken Bay will next year expand its inclusive education program for students with disability through the Eileen O’Connor Catholic School support classes.
View ArticleArchbishop says Brisbane ministry ‘most satisfying’ period in his life
In what is likely to be his final Curia Mass before retirement, Brisbane Archbishop Mark Coleridge shared his gratitude for the staff of the Brisbane Archdiocese and encouraged them on the Church’s...
View ArticleArchbishop Prowse launches Synodal Evangelisation Team
Canberra-Goulburn Archdiocese has taken a significant step towards parish renewal and community engagement by announcing its new Synodal Evangelisation Team. Source: Catholic Voice.
View Article‘It’s a part of who I am’: Albanese on his Catholic faith
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has cited his Catholic childhood as a key influence on his approach to government as he heads to Rome for the inaugural mass of Pope Leo XIV amid heightened attention on...
View ArticleLeo sets tone of papacy in first week as Pope
In his first week as pontiff, Pope Leo XIV has set the tone for what many expect to be a papacy marked by humility, global outreach and continuity with his predecessors, Ines San Martin writes. Source:...
View ArticleSouth African Catholic leaders refute US claims of white genocide
Catholic leaders in South Africa have blasted the Trump Administration over claims of an ongoing genocide against white South Africans. Source: Crux.
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