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Archbishop Comensoli defends Muslim religious procession
Melbourne Archbishop Peter A Comensoli has issued a statement on the recent religious procession of Muslims that passed by St Patrick’s Cathedral, after a video of the procession captured global attention. Source: News.com.au.
National system for working with children checks is long overdue
The most important thing we can do to safeguard children and vulnerable people is invest in leadership, governance and culture, writes Ursula Stephens. Source: ACBC Media Blog.
Catholic sector welcomes Labor’s bill on aged care reform
Catholic Health Australia welcomed the introduction of the Albanese Government’s Aged Care and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2025 to Parliament yesterday, applauding the Government’s continued momentum in delivering vital reform to Australia’s aged care system.
Humanitarian agencies denounce Israeli ‘siege’ of Gaza
Caritas Internationalis is one of 111 humanitarian organisations that signed a statement denouncing the Israeli government’s “siege” of Gaza and demanding an immediate and permanent ceasefire and the lifting of all restrictions on the flow of humanitarian aid. Source: Vatican News.
First biography of Pope Leo launched in Australia
An English version of the first biography of Pope Leo XIV, published in French less than a week after his election on May 8, is now available in Australia. Source: The Catholic Weekly.
Students told they can make a difference, ‘one shovel full at a time’
The theme of “Hope” took centre stage at Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB’s 2025 LifeLink Day launch for primary schools. Source: The Record.
Rome to welcome 500,000 young people for Jubilee of Youth
More than half a million young people from 146 countries are set to arrive in Rome on Monday for the start of the weeklong Jubilee of Youth, which will include a special Jubilee dedicated to Digital Missionaries and Catholic Influencers. Source: OSV News.
Number of abortions in Ireland more than doubles in five years
Abortions in Ireland have spiked in the space of just five years, government figures have revealed. Source: Catholic Review.
Powerful romantic drama of tragedy, redemption and love
“Four Letters of Love” is a romantic drama that tells the story of a couple who were made for each other but become victims of fate. Source: Australian Catholics.