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Vatican to publish document on Synod’s final phase
Almost four years after Pope Francis opened the Church’s path toward synodality, his successor has thrown his support behind the last leg of the Church’s synodal journey. Source: CNS.
Marist Association holds assembly, marks 10 years since founding
The Marist Association of St Marcellin Australia’s fourth national assembly, held in Brisbane, brought together more than 120 Marists from across the country.
Brisbane shelter for homeless one step closer after $500,000 donation
Emmanuel City Mission is a step closer to providing ongoing overnight sanctuary for people sleeping rough on Brisbane’s streets after a $500,000 gift from the Brisbane City Council in its 2025-26 budget. Source: The Catholic Leader.
Holy Shroud Conference tackles the profound questions
The Shroud of Turin is an image wrapped up in mystery, woven into the fabric of faith and increasingly supported by science. Source: The Catholic Weekly.
Nurturing Catholic identity ‘from babies to pre-school children’
“Explore, wonder, connect” are the key themes of a new booklet that supports South Australian early learning educators in their mission to nurture faith and curiosity in young children. Source: The Southern Cross.
Cabrini researchers look for link between cancer and microplastics
Cabrini researchers are investigating if there is a link between microplastics – tiny plastic particles that can be ingested– and the rising rate of colorectal cancer in people under the age of 50. Source: CHA.
UK Catholic bioethics centre forced to close
Britain’s leading Catholic bioethics centre is having to close at a critical moment for ethical issues and UK law. Source: Catholic Herald.
Report details Russia’s continuing violations against religious minorities
Russia continues to perpetuate “particularly severe” religious liberty violations against minority groups within its own country and the Russian-occupied territories of Ukraine, according to a new report. Source: CNA.
Shooting of priest reflects rising violence in Mexican state
A Mexican priest remains in a serious condition after being shot four times while travelling to minister to a sick person — an attack reinforcing Mexico’s reputation as one of the world’s most dangerous places for clergy. Source: Catholic Review.