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Peace Pope Leo XIV

There is no such thing as a holy war: Pope

Pope Leo XIV denounced all religious wars in a video message yesterday, marking the 40th anniversary of the International Meeting for Peace in Assisi, Italy. Source: EWTN News.

Politics Victoria

Bishops of Victoria issue statement on state election 

Ahead of next month’s state election, the bishops of Victoria have issued an election statement highlighting key issues for Catholics to consider when deciding their vote. Source: Melbourne Catholic.

Antisemitism Education

New education plan includes detailed study of Holocaust

A new national curriculum would mandate detailed study of the Holocaust and guarantee schoolchildren are taught about the evils of antisemitism, the rule of law and ethical online content sharing, under reforms proposed by the national curriculum agency. Source: The

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.