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Catholic organisations express sorrow and gratitudeÂ
Catholic organisations in Australia have expressed sorrow at the death of Pope Francis and gratitude for his 12-year papacy.
Papacy shone a spotlight on what it means to be Catholic today
From the very start of his papacy, Francis seemed determined to do things differently and present the papacy in a new light, write ACU’s Joel Hodge and Antonia Pizzey. Source: The Conversation.
Pope died after stroke followed by heart failure
The cause of Pope Francis’ death has been identified as a stroke, followed by a coma and irreversible cardiocirculatory collapse. Source: Vatican News.
How the Catholic Church will pick a successor
The death of Pope Francis has triggered a period of mourning in the Vatican and signals the start of a millennia-old process of picking a new pontiff. Source: CNN.
Vatican postpones canonisation of Blessed Carlo Acutis
The canonisation of Blessed Carlo Acutis has been postponed following the death of Pope Francis, the Vatican announced. Source: CNA.
‘Hope is at the heart of Easter’
Australia’s bishops have spoken of renewal and reasons for hope in their Easter messages to the faithful during this Jubilee Year.Â
Pope thanks medical team that cared for him in hospital
Pope Francis yesterday thanked the health care workers and medical staff who cared for him in Rome’s Gemelli Hospital for 38 days while he recovered from respiratory infections. Source: OSV News.
Fair Work Commission recommends big pay rises in industries dominated by women
The Fair Work Commission has recommended pay rises of up to 30 per cent to hundreds of thousands of early childhood workers and health professionals in landmark decisions to try to fix gender imbalances in key industries dominated by women. Source: Financial Review.
Marist180 calls for immediate action to end youth homelessness
Marist180 and Yfoundations are calling for urgent national action to end youth homelessness, spotlighting the strength and resilience of young people with lived experience and exposing the systemic failures driving a growing crisis.