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Vatican updates rules for Mass intentions
The Vatican’s Dicastery for the Clergy has issued a decree updating the Church’s norms governing Mass intentions and stipends, emphasising both proper spiritual understanding and practical solutions for modern pastoral challenges. Source: CNA.
France to see a record 17,800 catechumens baptised at Easter
In record-breaking numbers, more than 17,800 catechumens will be baptised in France during the Easter Vigil on April 19, according to an annual survey by the French bishops’ conference’s National Service for Catechumens. Source: OSV News.
Nicaragua accused of intensifying crackdown on Catholic Church
Preparations for popular, often daylong Lent and Holy Week processions are underway across Latin America — but not in Nicaragua. Source: NCR Online.
Pope makes surprise second appearance in public Â
Pope Francis made a surprise second appearance in public yesterday at St Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican, arriving in a wheelchair at about 12.30pm local time. Source: CNA.
Labor requests to break election rules to continue approving housing projects
The Coalition has criticised a request from Labor to break election rules and continue approving new housing projects during the campaign, under a fund the Opposition wants to axe. Source: ABC News.
Calvary steps in to solve Hobart’s maternity services crisis
Calvary Lenah Valley Hospital, a Catholic not-for-profit healthcare provider, will pick up the shortfall in vital maternity services in Hobart following the recent announcement that Hobart Private Hospital will be closing its maternity ward. Source: Hobart Archdiocese.
Brisbane taking steps to implement actions of SYNOD24Â
Parishes, ministries and communities across Brisbane Archdiocese were represented as 25 synod members gathered to chart the path forward for implementing the archdiocese’s SYNOD24 action plans. Source: The Catholic Leader.
Adelaide man on a mission to help Ukrainians
A volunteer aid worker from Adelaide has spoken about the heavy toll the three-year war has taken on Ukraine, a country that has become his second home. Source: The Southern Cross.
Grounds for hope in employment program
The cost-of-living crisis is well documented, with skyrocketing utilities, rent, and food costs, but an under-reported struggle is finding employment. Source: The Catholic Weekly.