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Francis marks 10th anniversary in Chair of Peter
On March 13, 2013, the world’s cardinals went to the ends of the earth to elect a successor to St Peter who would become the first pope from outside Europe. Source: The Catholic Weekly.
Synodality ripples through inaugural Sandhurst Assembly
Synodality requires people to be led by the Holy Spirit which transforms them, in and through love, listening, compassion and renewal in the Church, theologian Dr Elissa Roper told the inaugural Sandhurst Assembly. Source: Sandpiper.
St Vincent de Paul Society installs new leader
Mark Gaetani was officially inducted as the St Vincent de Paul Society’s 18th national council president by Canberra-Goulburn Archbishop Christopher Prowse at St Christopher’s Cathedral in Canberra last weekend. Source: Catholic Voice.
Senate report calls on Government to trial four-day work week
How we think about, and value, our work and our caring arrangements needs a major shake up, according to a new Senate committee report. Source: ABC News.
Melbourne schools will celebrate to the MACS
The commitment to “forming lives of faith, hope and love in the light of Christ” is the theme of celebrations for Catholic Education Week across the Melbourne Archdiocese. Source: Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools.
Visa hope for Down syndrome kids as Minister overturns family’s rejection
Families of children with Down syndrome seeking visas to stay in Australia are feeling hopeful after a Perth family was granted permanent residency following a ministerial intervention – but discrimination remains. Source: SBS News.
Polish bishops and experts reject allegations St John Paul II covered up abuse
The Polish Bishops’ Conference says that “further archival research” is needed to fairly assess a new allegation, based on communist secret police records, that St John Paul II covered up child sexual abuse by a priest while serving as the archbishop of Krakow. Source: CNA.
CathNews returns on Tuesday, March 14
CathNews will not be published on Monday, March 13, due to public holidays in Victoria, ACT, South Australia and Tasmania.
Emotionally wrenching US civil rights drama aims to educate and honour
Based on a true story, Till is a biographical drama about a mother’s pursuit of justice following the 1955 racially-inspired murder of her 14-year-old son in Mississippi. Source: Jesuit Media.