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Pope urges prayers for ‘pilgrimage of peace’ to South Sudan and Congo
Pope Francis has invited Christians to pray for his papal visit to the Democratic Republic of Congo and South Sudan this week, saying the African nations have suffered greatly from lengthy conflicts. Source: Vatican News.
No short-term solution to teacher shortage: ACU
Australian Catholic University has urged caution amid calls to reduce comprehensive postgraduate teaching degrees to one-year courses.
Australian Catholics to meet Vatican’s most influential woman
Catholics around Australia will this week meet and listen to Sr Nathalie Becquart XMCJ, the most senior woman in the Vatican who will become the first woman to vote in the upcoming Synod of Bishops. Source: Catholic Outlook.
School chaplaincy report recommends addition of secular support staff
An independent evaluation of the National School Chaplaincy Program has found there are benefits of having chaplains in schools but has endorsed plans to broaden the scheme to include secular support staff. Source: ABC News.
Albanese Government makes good start for the dispossessed
The Albanese Government has begun implementing a far-reaching agenda, particularly as it relates to many of Australia’s most marginal and disadvantaged, writes Catholic Social Services Australia chair Francis Sullivan.
Sisters of St Joseph honoured for decades of dedication
More than 30 Josephite Sisters celebrated almost 2000 combined years of religious life at their diamond jubilee this month. Source: The Catholic Leader.
Francis clarifies comments on sin and homosexuality
Pope Francis has written a letter to clarify his comments on sin and homosexuality from a recent interview with the Associated Press. Source: CNA.
Wilkie challenges states to follow NSW on pokie reform
Anti-poker machine campaigner Andrew Wilkie has challenged governments around Australia to seize a “watershed moment” and follow New South Wales Premier Dominic Perrottet’s plan to introduce cashless gambling cards. Source: Sydney Morning Herald.
Where in the world is Mass attendance highest?
The nation with the best Mass attendance in the world could be Nigeria, according to a new study published by the United States-based Centre for Applied Research in the Apostolate. Source: Aleteia.