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Catechesis Pope Leo XIV

Call out to Jesus for help; he will hear you: Pope

When anyone cries out to God for healing or help, God always listens, Pope Leo XIV said yesterday. Source: CNS.

Abuse crisis Politics

Greens push for vicarious liability law changes in ACT

The ACT Greens have unveiled a bill aimed at making institutions such as the Catholic Church, Scouts and sporting groups vicariously liable for the actions of those associated with them who have sexually abused children. Source: ABC News.

Cost Of Living

Women bearing brunt of rising costs, sacrificing their financial futures

A new report reveals Australian women are bearing the brunt of the nation’s cost-of-living crisis and are sacrificing their own financial futures to keep households afloat. Source: The Australian.

Health Indigenous

Artificial intelligence technology a sight for sore eyes

Researchers have demonstrated how cutting-edge medical technology, including devices powered by artificial intelligence, can help to dramatically improve health outcomes in remote Indigenous communities. Source: UNDA.

Homelessness Social Services

‘A dream that has come true’: MacKillop House celebrates fifth anniversary

Five years ago, MacKillop House opened its doors in Canberra as a refuge for women facing homelessness. Source: Catholic Voice.

In The Dioceses Multicultural

Chinese chaplain runs ‘two parishes in one’

In the heart of Western Sydney, where cultures blend and communities thrive, one man is dedicated to guiding the Chinese Catholic community with humour, humility and unwavering faith. Source: Catholic Outlook.

Ukraine

Russian drone strike kills seven, damages Kyiv’s historic cathedral 

Up to seven people were killed and up to 13 injured in a large-scale Russian drone attack on Kyiv and Odesa on Tuesday, which also damaged the historic Holy Wisdom Cathedral, also known as St Sophia Cathedral. Source: OSV News.

Pilgrimage

Three-day French pilgrimage draws 19,000 participants

The annual Paris-Chartres pilgrimage in France concluded on Monday with a solemn high Mass at Chartres Cathedral, marking the end of a record-breaking three-day journey that drew 19,000 participants. Source: CNA. 

Addiction Europe

Irish bishop warns of ‘silent suffering’ caused by alcohol and drug abuse

An Irish bishop has warned of an “epidemic of silent suffering” caused by the large number of people affected by alcohol and drug abuse. Source: The Tablet.