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Nativity scene to return to Melbourne
A nativity scene will be installed in Melbourne’s CBD this Christmas, after an absence of several years. Source: Herald Sun.
Hong Kong diocese mourns victims of apartment complex fire
Hong Kong is calling for prayer and mourning after a devastating fire at an apartment complex left at least 146 people dead and about 100 still missing. Source: UCA News.
Reports suggest stabbing of Croatian sister religiously motivated
A religious sister in Zagreb, Croatia, is recovering in hospital after being stabbed several times on Friday, in what early reports suggest may have been a religiously motivated assault. Source: The Catholic Herald.
Pope open first international trip with call for unity
Pope Leo XIV opened his first international trip yesterday with a call for unity, renewed dialogue and a rejection of division and violence. Source: The Tablet.
Catholic sector urges politicians to tackle rising inflation
Catholic Social Services Australia chief executive Jerry Nockles has expressed concern following the release of figures showing inflation is moving in the wrong direction.
Young people head to Melbourne for youth festival
With only a few days to go, the 2025 Australian Catholic Youth Festival is shaping up to be the most distinctive celebration of the festival to date. Source: Melbourne Catholic.
Bathurst Diocese ‘on journey of renewal’
Bathurst Bishop Michael McKenna has issued a new pastoral letter, inviting people of his diocese to a deeper engagement in the life and mission of the Church. Source: Bathurst Diocese.
ACU academics honour the legacy of Australia’s first saint
Australian Catholic University has appointed four academics as MacKillop Distinguished Professors, a new title inspired by the legacy of Australia’s first saint.
Mercy Hospital’s at-home program HITH the spot
Werribee Mercy Hospital has won a 2025 Victorian Healthcare Award for its Neonatal and Paediatric Hospital in the Home (HITH) program. Source: Mercy Health.