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Directory a ‘witness to the living faith of a pilgrim people’
The Australian Catholic Bishops Conference has announced the release of the latest edition of the Official Directory of the Catholic Church in Australia. Source: ACBC Media Blog.
Survey suggests moderate use of social media the key to better mental health
Australian teenagers who spend between one and three hours a day on social media report similar or better mental health outcomes compared with those who use social media less, suggesting that moderation may be key, according to a major new survey. Source: The Guardian.
Violence against Eastern Christians growing with diabolical intensity: Pope
Violence against Christians in the East “seems to be raging … with a diabolical intensity previously unknown,” according to Pope Leo XIV. Source: Crux.
British Archbishop says End of Life Bill further devalues dignity of life
Liverpool Archbishop John Sherrington, who oversees life issues for the bishops of England and Wales, says the recent passage of a bill to legalise assisted suicide is a turning point in the country’s devaluation of the dignity of life. Source: National Catholic Register.
Lonely French woman longs for her own version of Mr Darcy
“Jane Austen Wrecked My Life” is a French romantic comedy about a bookseller and aspiring author who is invited to a residency to discuss the work of Jane Austen. Source: Australian Catholics.
Melbourne Archbishop has private audience with Pope Leo
Melbourne Archbishop Peter A Comensoli met with Pope Leo XIV during a private audience at the Vatican this week, part of an official visit to Rome during the 2025 Jubilee Year. Source: Melbourne Catholic.
Health Minister’s intervention sees funding boost for hospitals
Catholic Health Australia has welcomed an increase in the amount private health insurers are giving back to patients and hospitals following Health Minister Mark Butler’s call for insurers to raise their contributions.
Full-time work no longer guarantees a decent standard of living: report
A full‑time worker on the minimum wage has just $33 spare each week after rent, food and transport, according to a new report. Source: SBS News.
SA Government confirms long-term funding for Catholic schools
Catholic Education South Australia has welcomed the Malinauskas state Government’s decision to continue its funding commitment to non-government schools through to 2034, following the finalisation of the Better and Fairer Schools Agreement with the Albanese Government.