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Pope Leo XIV Vatican

Son of a librarian spends his birthday in the Vatican Library

Pope Leo XIV spent his birthday yesterday with a visit to the Vatican Library for the first time as Pope and announced plans for the construction of a modern building to house the holdings of the library and the Vatican

Charity Foreign Aid

Women faith leaders and CEOs take aid message to Canberra

Caritas Australia chief executive Kirsten Sayers has joined Christian women leaders and development sector CEOs in Canberra to urge stronger investment in Australian aid as the world faces escalating climate impacts, disasters, conflict and displacement.

Leadership Religious Life

Catholic Religious Australia elects new executives

The National Council of Catholic Religious Australia yesterday elected a new vice president and executive member to join president Sr Kari Hatherell OSU on the executive of the council.

Jobs Market Blog

Jobs Market Blog by CathNews offers a variety of Catholic job articles, career guides and recruitment insights.

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