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In The Dioceses

Many nations, one Church: African Catholics celebrate in unity

As the universal prayer of the Church was proclaimed in the many languages of the cultures gathered for the Diocesan African Mass at St Patrick’s Cathedral in Parramatta, it was the first Pentecost that came to mind. Source: Catholic Outlook.

First Nations

Intergenerational choir’s performance solid as a rock

Generations came together in suburban Canberra to deliver a musical performance with a message of unity, truth and hope for Reconciliation Week. Source: The Catholic Weekly.

Europe Euthanasia

French parliament passes assisted dying bill, but hurdles remain

The French National Assembly passed a bill to legalise euthanasia in its first reading by a wide majority, crossing a crucial line toward loosening its end-of-life law. Source: The Tablet.

Charity Economy

Caritas campaign calling for forgiveness of unjust debt

Vatican officials, charity workers, and internationally recognised economists came together yesterday to discuss debt reform in an online town hall organised by Caritas Internationalis. Source: Vatican News.

Eastern Europe

Priest in Belarus jailed for 13 years for unspecified political crime

A Polish religious order has requested prayers from Christians worldwide for one of its senior priests who was sentenced to 13 years’ imprisonment on unspecified political charges in Belarus. Source: OSV News.

Bishops First Nations

Darwin bishop says reconciliation a sacred responsibility for all Christians

As Australia observes National Reconciliation Week 2025, Darwin Bishop Charles Gauci says reconciliation is a sacred responsibility for all Christians and people of goodwill. Source: Darwin Diocese. 

Energy Social Services

CSSA calls for relief for low-income families hit by electricity price hike 

Catholic Social Services Australia has expressed deep concern following the Australian Energy Regulator’s final determination for the electricity default market offer for New South Wales, South Australia and Queensland.

Youth

Melbourne prepares to host Australia’s largest Catholic event of 2025

Preparations are ramping up as Melbourne prepares to welcome more than 10,000 young people later this year for the fifth Australian Catholic Youth Festival. Source: Melbourne Catholic.

Ordination

Australian lawyer ordained in Rome for Opus Dei prelature

Australian Arthur Escamilla was one of 20 men from 11 countries ordained to the priesthood for the Prelature of Opus Dei in a ceremony in Rome on Saturday. Source: The Catholic Weekly.