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Pope canonises seven new saints, including first from PNG
Pope Leo XIV proclaimed seven new saints yesterday before an estimated 70,000 people in St Peter’s Square, including the first saint from Papua New Guinea, St Peter To Rot. Source: CNA.
Changes to anti-discrimination law ‘to restore’ freedom of speech
Amendments to the Northern Territory’s anti-discrimination laws that the Country Liberal Party Government claims will “restore” freedom of speech and religion have passed Parliament. Source: ABC News.
‘Good practice’: Vatican supports diocese’s synodal approach
The Vatican’s Synod office has recognised the Maitland-Newcastle Diocese’s approach to synodality and governance as “good practice”.
Labor launches $10 million plan to help stamp out bullying
The Albanese Government has put $10 million towards stamping out bullying at schools, as proposed new national standards will push schools to act on bullying complaints within 48 hours of being reported. Source: 9news.com.au.
Archbishop affirms Hobart’s commitment to safeguarding
Archbishop Tony Ireland has affirmed his commitment to ensuring all Catholic communities and workplaces within the Hobart Archdiocese are safe places for children and vulnerable people.
Applications open for the Australian Young Catholic Women’s Fellowship
The Bishops Commission for Evangelisation, Laity and Ministry has announced that applications are now open for the Australian Young Catholic Women’s Fellowship for 2026/2027. Source: National Centre for Evangelisation.
Israel blocks food and medical supplies to Gaza after clashes with Hamas
Israeli forces have clashed with Hamas in a new sign of pressure on a peace deal in Gaza, blocking the flow of food and medical supplies to Palestinians while the two sides blame each other for flouting a ceasefire. Source: The Age.
Bishop condemns violence in Nigeria but says peace possible
A Nigerian bishop who served as a priest in the Brisbane Archdiocese says violence in Nigeria started like a “rat in the ceiling” but over the years multiplied into a widespread infestation of terrorism, banditry and communal conflict. Source: The Catholic Leader.
Pope and King to pray together in Sistine Chapel service
King Charles III will pray publicly alongside Pope Leo XIV during a state visit to the Vatican this week, marking the first time a pope and a British monarch have prayed together in public since the Reformation. Source: The Tablet.