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Papal Trip Pope Leo XIV

Doctors clear Pope for takeoff to Latin America

Pope Leo XIV’s visit to Latin America will go ahead next month according to the published schedule, the Holy See confirmed yesterday. Source: The Tablet.

Democracy Politics

Parliament pauses for heartfelt tributes to Helen Haines

A week after independent MP Helen Haines was deliberately struck by a car outside her office, federal MPs yesterday stood to share their reflections on Ms Haines and improving the public discourse in Australia. Source: Sydney Morning Herald.

Aged Care Politics

‘Not fair or suitable’: Ombudsman slams assessment algorithm

The Commonwealth Ombudsman has slammed the Albanese Government’s use of a computer algorithm to determine eligibility for aged care and is calling for a system review and legal changes to allow more human judgment to be used in the process.

Jobs Market Blog

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

LATEST JOBS

  • An exciting opportunity exists to join the Leadership Team of the Catholic Education Office as Assistant Director: Schools (Northern Region) commencing January 2027.

  • The Senior Prison and Youth Justice Chaplain provides spiritual and emotional support to inmates and CCV staff working within correctional facilities. This leadership role involves managing a team of chaplains and pastoral care workers, coordinating interfaith services, and ensuring that the spiritual needs of the incarcerated population are met with compassion, respect, and professionalism.

  • The Community Engagement Manager drives Mary’s Meals’ mission by building awareness, engagement, and participation across schools, churches and local communities. This role combines administrative support, cultivating relationships with partners, practical logistics and volunteer and supporter engagement, to ensure awareness of Mary’s Meals in key networks.

  • Reporting directly to the Archbishop of Brisbane, the Chief of Staff will provide strategic leadership, executive coordination and enterprise-wide delivery oversight across the Archdiocese. This is a pivotal role at the centre of the Archdiocese, responsible for helping translate the Archbishop’s vision and priorities into coordinated action.

  • Are you committed to supporting a safeguarding culture within our Church? ACSL is recruiting three Board positions for skilled directors, interested in bringing their wisdom, understanding of trauma- informed care and experience to guide the ongoing work of Australian Catholic Safeguarding Limited.

  • The College is seeking 2 active and enthusiastic Christian Trainers to deliver quality training and support students in developing the skills, knowledge and confidence required for their studies and future roles.