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Pope warns against ‘false mercy’ in annulment proceedings
In a firm call to avoid “false mercy” in marriage annulment proceedings, Pope Leo XIV said compassion cannot disregard the truth. Source: CNA.
Prince Albert blocks bill to legalise abortion in Monaco
Prince Albert II of Monaco is refusing to sign a bill that would have legalised abortion in his Catholic country. Source: The Catholic Herald.
Faith leaders call for debt relief for African countries
Caritas Africa joined faith leaders in calling for debt relief for African countries during the G20 summit in South Africa. Source: The Tablet.
Papal step advances sainthood cause for Mary Glowrey
The cause for sainthood for Australian-born doctor and missionary in India Mary Glowrey has advanced after Pope Leo XIV recognised her “heroic virtues” on Friday. Source: Melbourne Catholic.
Pope seeks focus on unity of faith in new letter
Pope Leo XIV has called on Christians to move beyond “theological controversies” that no longer serve the cause of unity and to rediscover together the faith professed at the Council of Nicaea 1700 years ago. Source: CNA.
Government pledges to boost housing rollout
The Albanese Government will deliver 21,000 new social and affordable homes in its largest tranche yet of the $10 billion Housing Australia Future Fund, despite less than 1000 homes having already been constructed. Source: The Australian.
Bishops renew mission with women and young people
Qwayne Guevara has been appointed Facilitator for Formation and Young People at the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference’s National Centre for Evangelisation. Source: ACBC.
Parramatta honours poor with Street Feast
The fifth annual Parramatta Street Feast brought together refugees, people experiencing hardship and local families for a day-long event that highlighted the human face of poverty and homelessness. Source: Parramatta Diocese.
Labor edges towards broader national childcare system
Labor is quietly advancing plans for universal childcare in Australia, with new laws to require private operators to hand over sensitive commercial data needed to design a new national system. Source: The Guardian.