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Thousands rally against ‘evil’ abortion bill
Thousands of people rallied for a second time outside New South Wales Parliament House to oppose an “evil” bill that could force Catholic hospitals to provide abortions, while removing the conscientious objection rights of health care workers across the state. Source: The Catholic Weekly.
Students learn Church’s laws on annulment of marriage
Fourteen students from Australia, New Zealand, Samoa, Singapore and Guam who work in Catholic marriage tribunals will today complete the second stage of the Institute of Tribunal Practice.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.