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Pope Leo XIV Poverty

Spiritual neglect the gravest poverty: Pope

Christian hope must move beyond comforting words to real responsibility and structural change to uplift the poor, Pope Leo XIV said in his message for the 2025 World Day of the Poor. Source: OSV News.

Aged Care

Diocese event tackles issues of elder abuse, reform and ageism

With aged care reforms on the national agenda, the Wollongong Diocese is taking the lead locally, hosting a “Ageing with Confidence” community event to support older people and drive conversation about ageing well. Source: CatholicCare Wollongong.

In The Dioceses Synod

Cairns Plenary Consultation looks to shape future of local Church

Cairns Diocese hosted its Diocesan Plenary Consultation on Saturday, a milestone event aimed at shaping the future direction of the local Church. 

Health

Specialist doctors’ exorbitant fees show ‘system broken from start to end’

About 1.9 million Australians are delaying or skipping critical medical care due to exorbitant fees for specialist doctors, a new report has found. Source: SBS News.

Friendship Religious Life

How friendship shaped Sr Isobel’s call to religious life

Friends are everything to Missionaries of God’s Love Sister Isobel Stewart. They were by her side as the former primary school teacher discerned the call to religious life and remain there now as she navigates her new life. Source: Melbourne Catholic.

Disability

Photography exhibition focuses on disabled and their lives 

A photography exhibition will celebrate the talents of people with disability and offer a unique insight into their lives. Source: VMCH.

Africa

Up to 200 Christians killed in Nigerian massacre

In a horrifying escalation of violence, between 100 and 200 Christians have been murdered by Fulani Jihadist herdsmen in Nigeria’s Benue State, according to multiple sources. Source: Crux.

Science

Pope tells young astronomers to share the joy of their discoveries

Scientific discovery and knowledge are meant to benefit all of humanity, Pope Leo XIV told young astronomers yesterday. Source: CNS.

Liturgy

Cardinal calls for restoration of Traditional Latin Mass

United States Cardinal Raymond Burke has asked Pope Leo XIV to remove measures restricting the celebration of the Traditional Latin Mass in dioceses. Source: CNA.