Spiritual neglect the gravest poverty: Pope
Christian hope must move beyond comforting words to real responsibility and structural change to uplift the poor, Pope Leo XIV said in his message for the 2025 World Day of the Poor. Source: OSV News.
View ArticleVatican plans to further reduce carbon footprint
St Peter’s Basilica and some of its surrounding buildings are working to reduce their environmental impact by becoming more energy efficient and promoting sustainability. Source: NCR Online.
View ArticlePope Leo to resume papal summer holiday tradition
Pope Leo XIV will resume the tradition of spending some time in Castel Gandolfo, south of Rome, during the summer holidays. Source: CNA.
View ArticleBritish bishops ‘deeply alarmed’ by vote to decriminalise abortion
Catholic bishops are “deeply alarmed” by the British House of Commons vote yesterday to decriminalise abortion, Liverpool Archbishop John Sherrington said. Source: The Tablet.
View ArticleConference provides platform for discernment and ‘deep listening’
The Mission: The One Heart, Many Voices conference provided participants with a platform for discernment and deep listening. Source: Catholic Mission.
View ArticleNotre Dame launches Jewish philosophy initiative
The University of Notre Dame Australia’s Centre for the History of Philosophy is launching a new academic initiative focused on the study of Jewish philosophy.
View ArticleAdvocate brings ‘Parramatta Way’ of safeguarding to Rome
A safeguarding advocate from the Parramatta Diocese is in Rome this week to take part in the annual International Safeguarding Conference, which this year focuses on the safety of women. Source:...
View ArticleChurches in Victoria to be held vicariously liable for abuse
Churches will be held vicariously liable for abuse committed by their priests under new Victorian laws to be introduced to the state’s Parliament by the end of the year. Source: ABC News.
View ArticlePope warns bishops of challenges created by AI
Pope Leo XIV has warned bishops about the challenges being created by artificial intelligence, biotechnology, and social media in today’s world. Source: Crux.
View ArticleSuffering of Palestinians in Gaza ‘being forgotten’
As continued bombardment between Israel and Iran entered its fifth day, Catholic clergy in the Middle East called for peace and an end to further bloodshed in the Holy Land and the region. Source: OSV...
View ArticleRacing driver uses ‘Mary’s Meals’ on wheels to help fight famine
The 24 Hours of Le Mans is one of motorsport’s most historic races. But for Ferdinand Habsburg, it was a chance to give back to those in need. Source: Aleteia.
View ArticleCuban bishops urge leaders to address nation’s economic crisis
The bishops of Cuba say the island nation’s economic situation and its people’s dire circumstances can no longer be ignored and must be addressed by its leaders. Source: OSV News.
View ArticleCardinal warns of care home, hospice closures if assisted suicide bill passes
Dozens of British Catholic hospices and care homes could be forced to close if MPs vote in favour of assisted suicide on Friday, Cardinal Vincent Nichols has said. Source: Catholic Herald.
View ArticleEvangelisation stall offers life course for university students
University students like Heath Gaydon are bringing the wisdom of the Church to their peers at a critical time in their lives. Source: The Catholic Leader.
View ArticleNew era in New Town as Josephite centre becomes Mary MacKillop Centre
The Josephite Mission and History Centre at New Town in Hobart has entered a new era as a Mary MacKillop Spirituality Centre. Source: Hobart Archdiocese.
View ArticleCaritas workers ignore risks to help those in need
As violence escalates across the Middle East, Caritas Jerusalem remains unwavering in its mission to deliver life-saving humanitarian assistance to the region’s most vulnerable, despite mounting risks...
View ArticleGovernment urged to do more for refugees and asylum seekers
Refugee Week is an opportunity to celebrate the positive contributions refugees from a wide array of cultures have made to Australian life, the Catholic Alliance for People Seeking Asylum says.
View ArticleWe must not become accustomed to war: Pope
The world must resist the allure of modern weapons which threaten to give conflicts a ferocity surpassing that of previous wars, Pope Leo XIV said yesterday. Source: CNS.
View ArticleBishop Mackinlay ‘deeply honoured’ to be appointed Archbishop of Brisbane
Pope Leo XIV has appointed Sandhurst Bishop Shane Mackinlay to succeed Archbishop Mark Coleridge as the Archbishop of Brisbane. Source: ACBC.
View ArticleViolinist adds another string to his bow
“Ellis Park” is an Australian documentary about the founding of a wildlife animal sanctuary in Indonesia. Source: Australian Catholics.
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