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Interfaith

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.

Opinion Safeguarding

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.

Aged Care

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.

Aid Middle East

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.

Books Pope Leo XIV

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.

Charity In The Dioceses

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.

Jubilee 2025 Youth

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.

Abortion Europe

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.

Film 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.