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Multicultural Mass celebrates birth of Church and cultural diversity
Toowoomba Diocese’s celebration of Pentecost this year was both a celebration of the birth of the Catholic Church and the rich cultural diversity of the local community.
Young people told “blessed’ doesn’t mean a free coffee or a new car
YouTube influencer and Franciscan Father Casey Cole spoke to a group of young Brisbane Catholics about the real meaning of a blessed life at a Reclaim event last week. Source: The Catholic Leader.
Papal diplomats must always defend poor and religious freedom: Pope
Every papal diplomat must let people know that the Church is always on the side of the marginalised and is ready to face everything “out of love”, Pope Leo XIV said yesterday. Source: CNS.
Bishops offer prayers as Austria mourns victims of high school shooting
After one of the worst shooting rampages in Austria’s history, the European country has been “shattered,” with bishops offering prayers and support to victims’ families. Source: OSV News.
Fr Rupnik’s mosaics removed from Vatican News
Vatican News has removed artwork by Fr Marko Rupnik — the once-renowned mosaicist now accused of abusing more than two dozen women — from its website. Source: Catholic Review.
WA educator honoured in King’s Birthday list
Catholic Education WA executive director Wayne Bull has been appointed as a Member of the Order of Australia as part of the King’s Birthday 2025 Honours List. Source: CEWA.
Albanese says his re-elected government will ‘aim high, build big’
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will vow to “aim high, build big”, while linking his second term’s focus with safeguarding democracy in his first major speech after leading Labor to a thumping victory at last month’s federal election. Source: Canberra Times.
Registrations open for three-day youth festival
Registrations are now officially open for the Australian Catholic Youth Festival, a three-day festival blending liturgy, music, workshops, keynote addresses and service opportunities, which will be held in Melbourne later this year.
Primary school students make Pope Leo an Aussie quilt
As he presented his credential letters to Pope Leo XIV last week, the new Australian ambassador to the Holy See, Keith Pitt, gave the pontiff biscuits, wine and a handmade quilt from students at a Queensland Catholic school. Source: Vatican News.