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Pope urges religious orders to perfect safeguarding systems
Religious orders of men and women must continue perfecting their efforts to ensure the safety and integrity of every child, every person they meet and every member of their order, Pope Leo XIV said this week. Source: CNS.
Bangladesh Catholic bishop denounces Hasina death sentence
The Bangladesh Catholic Bishops Conference secretary has criticised the death sentence given to ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina as unilateral and politically motivated, reaffirming the Church’s opposition to capital punishment. Source: CNA.
Rock and roll hermit in tune with his faith
Fr Maximilian Mary Dean spends his days as a hermit in the hills of southern Pennsylvania celebrating Mass, praying the Liturgy of the Hours, reciting the Rosary – and recording rock music. Source: National Catholic Register.
Study finds Catholic clergy have strong sense of wellbeing
A new study has found Catholic clergy have a strong sense of wellbeing and recommended further work on ways to support them. Source: ACBC.
Synod study groups release interim reports
The study groups Pope Francis established to provide an in-depth reflection on controversial, complex or “emerging” questions raised during the Synod of Bishops on Synodality have published interim reports. Source: OSV News.
Design of memorial to honour abuse victims finally approved
A national memorial for victims and survivors of institutional child sexual abuse will be built in Canberra after the Albanese Government selected a new design. Source: Canberra Times.
Catholic sector calls for inclusion in teaching scholarships program
The National Catholic Education Commission is calling for Catholic schools to be included in the Commonwealth Teaching Scholarships Program.
Sainthood cause for ‘Little Mother’ takes big step
The cause of the Servant of God Eileen O’Connor, the “Little Mother”, has taken another step forward. Source: The Catholic Weekly.
Cathedral service honours victims of Holocaust
A service to honour the victims and survivors of the Holocaust was held in St Francis Xavier’s Cathedral in Adelaide last week. Source: The Southern Cross.