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Calvary appoints new national chief executiveÂ
Calvary Health Care has announced the appointment of Damien Bruce as its national chief executive officer from September 1, following the retirement of current chief Martin Bowles.
Cathedral visit highlights shared values Â
Senior students from Al Faisal Islamic college in western Sydney say they have gained invaluable insights into the shared values of Muslims and Catholics following a visit to the city’s St Mary’s Cathedral. Source: The Catholic Weekly.
Disgraced cardinal withdraws from conclave
Cardinal Angelo Becciu said he would not participate in the conclave beginning next Wednesday, out of obedience to Pope Francis. Source: The Tablet.
Pope left all the money in his bank account to prisoners
At the end of his life, Pope Francis made one last symbolic gesture: he emptied his personal bank account to donate 200,000 euros ($A356,000) to the prisoners he had long championed. Source: NCR Online.
Philippines becomes first nation to consecrate itself to Divine Mercy
The Philippines made history on Sunday by becoming the first nation in the world to consecrate itself entirely to Jesus through his Divine Mercy. Source: CNA.
Conclave to elect next pope to begin on May 7
The Vatican has announced that the 135 cardinals eligible to elect the next pope will enter the Sistine Chapel to begin the conclave on Wednesday, May 7. Source: CNS.
Conclave has most cardinals, widest geographical mix in history
The conclave that begins May 7 is expected to be the largest in history, with a wide geographical mix of cardinal-electors. Source: OSV News.
Governor-General hopes world leaders inspired by Pope’s message
Governor-General Samantha Mostyn hopes Pope Francis’s legacy will inspire a global recommitment to peace and compassion, saying the world needs leaders grounded in humility, mercy and courage. Source: The Age.
Survey shows increased community support for rights of faith-based schools
The National Catholic Education Commission has reaffirmed strong and increasing public support for faith-based schools to employ staff who support their religious ethos.