Every step counted when Adelaide priest Fr Charles Lukati completed the Salisbury Half Marathon last month, raising money for Caritas Australia. Source: The Southern Cross.
Cathedral to close for renovations
Restoration work is set to continue at St Mary’s Cathedral in Hobart, forcing a temporary closure of the historically-significant building at what is traditionally one of the quietest times of the year. Source: Hobart Archdiocese.
Catholic bishops in Myanmar have demanded respect for human life and the sanctity of places of worship, hospitals and schools in the conflict-torn Southeast Asian nation. Source: UCA News.
Pope Francis has warned people not to get accustomed to the war in Ukraine, calling for the faithful to keep those suffering “this tragic reality” in their hearts and prayers. Source: Vatican News.
Francis apologises for postponing Africa trip
Pope Francis has apologised for having to postpone his trip to Africa in July because of his knee pain and vowed to reschedule it “as soon as possible”. Source: CNA.
Rarely has the issue of Australia’s commitment to aid and development been so critical to a government’s first-term agenda, writes Joe Zabar. Source: Eureka Street.
Catholics recognised in Queen’s Birthday honours
Catholics who have served the community across a variety of fields, including education, health, welfare and the life of the Church, have featured prominently in the Queen’s Birthday honours list. Source: The Catholic Weekly.
NSW to create religious advisory council
The New South Wales Government will set up a specialist council to advise on safety concerns around places of worship and engage with faith communities after the pandemic underscored the importance of closing cultural divides. Source: SMH.
Robodebt disaster must never be repeated: CSSA
As the Albanese Government begins drafting terms of reference for a robodebt royal commission, Catholic Social Services Australia has urged it to ensure the poor and vulnerable are never again subject to “massive government maladministration”.
Memorial chair thanks Pope for opening archives
The chairman of Israel’s Yad Vashem Holocaust memorial thanked Pope Francis yesterday for giving scholars access to the Holy See’s World War II-era archives. Source: Crux.
Faith leaders have urged the new Labor Government to move quickly to introduce legislation outlawing religious discrimination rather than let the issue languish until the last minute as it did under Scott Morrison. Source: Sydney Morning Herald.
Melbourne Archdiocese has been ordered to pay $1.9 million in damages to a former altar boy who was sexually abused by Victorian priest Desmond Gannon. Source: The Age.
World's oldest man prays the Rosary twice a day
His name is Juan Vicente Pérez Mora, he’s Venezuelan, passionate about his faith, prays the Rosary twice a day and is in the Guinness World Records as the oldest man in the world. Source: CNA.
No CathNews on Monday
CathNews will not be published on Monday, June 13, due to the Queen's Birthday public holiday in most states.
Lismore Bishop Greg Homeming OCD wants all cards on the table as the Church plans to contribute to the city rebuild. Source: Lismore City News.
Jurassic thriller bares its teeth – again
Jurassic World Dominion wraps up the second trilogy of dinosaur films derived from the novels by Michael Crichton, featuring the duo of scientists from the more recent movies and the trio at the heart of the 1993 original. Source: CNS.
Fr Mike tells Catholics to ‘make disciples’
American priest and podcaster Fr Mike Schmitz has made a stirring pitch to Sydney Catholics to make new disciples through personal encounters with family and friends or risk failing future generations in the faith. Source: The Catholic Weekly.
Palliative care in New South Wales will get a $743 million boost as the state’s premier makes good on his promise to fix end-of-life care, making amends for failing on the issue when treasurer. Source: The Guardian.