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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

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.

Social Services

Catholic organisation cares its way to community award

CatholicCare Diocese of Wollongong has been named Outstanding Community Organisation at the 2026 Illawarra Business Awards.

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

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