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Pope dedicates August prayer to World Youth Day
Pope Francis has dedicated his August prayer intention to World Youth Day, which begins in Lisbon, Portugal tomorrow, inviting young people to set aside fear and embark on a joyful journey to bear witness to Christ. Source: Vatican News.
Rishworth confirms additional boost for Jobseeker
A much-needed boost is on the way for Jobseeker and those receiving rent assistance, but Australians on other Centrelink payments will have to wait and see whether a similar-sized increase will hit their accounts. Source: News.com.au.
Adelaide Archdiocese launches new vision and mission statements
The Adelaide Archdiocese’s new vision and mission statements were launched at the first of three sessions on the upcoming Synod in Rome. Source: The Southern Cross.
Brisbane to host second School of Preaching
Preaching is the primary role of the Church, according to Xavier School of Preaching presenter and menALIVE founder Robert Falzon. Source: The Catholic Leader.
Vatican’s cricket captain declares it’s time to head home and begin parish ministry
From a double-century in his Sydney backyard at age five to captaining the Pope’s cricket team at the Vatican, Fr Bijoy Joseph has enjoyed a career every sports-lover would be proud of. Source: The Catholic Weekly.
Calls for education on Voice for migrant and refugee communities
A migrant and refugee service has called for better education on the proposed Indigenous Voice to Parliament for non-English-speaking people after it found most people that access its services knew nothing or very little about the referendum. Source: ABC News.
Ukraine changes date of Christmas in move away from Russian tradition
Ukraine has moved its official Christmas holiday to December 25, breaking with the Russian Orthodox Church, which celebrates it on January 7 in line with the Julian calendar. Source: SBS News.
Papal representative a sign of Vietnam’s improving relations with Vatican
Vietnam will allow a papal representative to reside in the country and open an office there to support Vietnam’s estimated 6.5 million Catholics in a sign of the country’s improved relations with the Holy See. Source: NCR Online.
Rome announces major construction project ahead of 2025 Jubilee Year
In anticipation of the Church’s 2025 Jubilee Year, the city of Rome has unveiled a major infrastructure project that will create a pedestrian pathway from St Peter’s Square to Castel Sant’Angelo. Source: CNA.