Talk to us
CathNews, the most frequently visited Catholic website in Australia, is your daily news service featuring Catholics and Catholicism from home and around the world, Mass on Demand and on line, prayer, meditation, reflections, opinion, and reviews. And, what's more - it's free!
Rebecca Comini
administrator
Articles By This Author
Darwin professionals volunteer to help disabled children in Timor Leste
A group of Northern Territory professionals is in Timor-Leste this week to help expand a vital disability care centre, offering new hope to some of the country’s most vulnerable children. Source: Darwin Diocese.
Lismore bishop says Church needs voice and energy of young people
Lismore Bishop Greg Homeming OCD has re-established the Diocesan Youth Council, reaffirming the Church’s commitment to listening to, accompanying, and empowering young people on their faith journeys.
Good Sams launch appeal after typhoon batters Philippines island
The Sisters of the Good Samaritan Foundation has launched an urgent emergency appeal following the destruction caused by Typhoon Tino, which has severely impacted communities on the island of Negros in the Philippines.
Pope asks Catholics to pray for those who struggle with suicidal thoughts
Pope Leo XIV has asked Catholics to join him in praying this month for those who struggle with suicidal thoughts and for all people “who live in darkness and despair”. Source: OSV News.
Vatican diplomat says space must be safeguarded for the common good
The Vatican’s top diplomat to the United Nations says outer space must be safeguarded for peaceful purposes and for the common good of humanity. Source: NCR Online.
Vatican rejects moves to proclaim Mary as co-redemeer
While praising devotion to Mary, the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith has firmly rejected moves to formally proclaim Mary as “co-redemptrix” or “co-mediatrix”. Source: CNS.
Bishops meet Jewish leaders in Sydney
Australia’s Catholic bishops have met with Jewish leaders in Sydney for the 2025 annual conversation. Source: ACBC Media Blog.
More than 6000 to attend Catholic Youth Festival
The Australian Catholic Youth Festival has reached its registration capacity, with more than 6000 people set to attend the festival in Melbourne later this month.
Right to Life rally condemns ACT’s controversial assisted dying law
Opponents of the ACT’s voluntary assisted dying legislation gathered outside the territory’s Legislative Assembly on Monday, marking the first day the controversial law came into effect. Source: Catholic Voice.