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Pope Leo XIV

Leo sets tone of papacy in first week as Pope

In his first week as pontiff, Pope Leo XIV has set the tone for what many expect to be a papacy marked by humility, global outreach and continuity with his predecessors, Ines San Martin writes. Source: OSV News.

Politics

‘It’s a part of who I am’: Albanese on his Catholic faith

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has cited his Catholic childhood as a key influence on his approach to government as he heads to Rome for the inaugural mass of Pope Leo XIV amid heightened attention on his faith. Source: SMH.

Evangelisation In The Dioceses

Archbishop Prowse launches Synodal Evangelisation Team

Canberra-Goulburn Archdiocese has taken a significant step towards parish renewal and community engagement by announcing its new Synodal Evangelisation Team. Source: Catholic Voice.

Bishops

Archbishop says Brisbane ministry ‘most satisfying’ period in his life

In what is likely to be his final Curia Mass before retirement, Brisbane Archbishop Mark Coleridge shared his gratitude for the staff of the Brisbane Archdiocese and encouraged them on the Church’s mission. Source: The Catholic Leader.

Disability Education

Disability program ‘giving every child the chance to shine’

Catholic Schools Broken Bay will next year expand its inclusive education program for students with disability through the Eileen O’Connor Catholic School support classes.

Lecture

‘Freedom not individual will; it is unity with God’s will’

More than 700 people gathered online and in person in small groups across Australia on Tuesday for the Marist Association of St Marcellin Champagnat’s annual Marian Lecture.

Mission South East Asia

Jesuit Mission Australia appeals for support for Myanmar families

Jesuit Mission Australia is urgently appealing for more support for families in Myanmar who continue to be crippled by war and natural disasters.

Employment Pope Leo XIV

With jobs disappearing, cardinal says he ‘rejoiced’ at Pope’s choice of name

Cardinal Michael Czerny, prefect of the Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development, says employment is a critical issue facing the Church, governments and people. Source: CNS.

Film Review

Tensions boil over in New York kitchen drama

As the saying goes, if you can’t stand the heat, get out of the kitchen. La Cocina (The Kitchen) focuses on a fast-food restaurant in Times Square, New York. Source: Australian Catholics.