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History Pope Leo XIV

Pope Leo’s choice of name a powerful statement

Even before he stepped out on the balcony of St Peter’s Basilica and spoke, Pope Leo XIV’s choice of a name was a powerful statement. Source: Catholic Review.

World Youth Day

Koreans plant hundreds of trees ahead of World Youth Day

Young South Korean Catholics planted hundreds of trees in a park as part of a preparatory campaign leading up to the next World Youth Day to be held in Seoul in 2027. Source: UCA News.

Film Review

Couple struggling with life walk back to happiness

In “The Salt Path”, a married couple go on a long trek, after losing their home, and discovering that one of them has a terminal illness. Source: Australian Catholics.

Conclave

Black smoke signals failure of first conclave vote 

The first vote in the papal conclave to select the next pope has ended, with black smoke emerging from the Sistine Chapel’s chimney at 9pm local time (5am AEST). Source: The Age.

Conclave

Cardinals urged to choose ‘the pope the world needs’

At Mass before the conclave, the dean of the College of Cardinals urged his brothers to choose the shepherd the Church and all of humanity need “at this difficult and complex and tormented” turning point in history. Source: CNS.

Bishops Middle East

Australians donate more than $250,000 to Lebanon appeal

Australians have generously provided more than $250,000 to an appeal to support the people of Lebanon, following the Israeli–Hezbollah conflict. Source: ACBC.

Health Seniors

Helping older people avoid hospital admission ‘a win for everyone’

St Vincent’s Hospital in Melbourne is transforming care for older people who present to the Emergency Department, enabling many of them to avoid hospital admission. Source: CHA.

First Nations HIgher Education

Indigenous academic describes how ‘old people taught me many things’

Community members, scholars and elders gathered at the University of Notre Dame Australia’s Broome Campus for the Lucy (Ngarbal) Marshall Oration of the Chair of Indigenous Knowledges. 

Marriage

Couples discuss joys and challenges of married life

Couples came from across Melbourne to participate in the new “Beyond the Vows” event and to hear speakers share their insights on what makes a strong marriage. Source: Melbourne Catholic.