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Long-standing friendship leads to integration of mission organisations
Mary MacKillop Today has announced a new chapter in its mission to support those experiencing disadvantage and exclusion, particularly in rural and regional Australia.
Vatican sculpture aims to inspire people to help the poor
A new Vatican-commissioned sculpture by Canadian artist Timothy P Schmalz titled “Be Welcoming” was installed in St Peter’s Square yesterday in the hopes of inspiring people to open their hearts to the poor. Source: CNA.
Canonisation of Blessed Carlo ‘very encouraging for young people’
Gabriella Robinson cannot wait for the canonisation of Blessed Carlo Acutis – and thousands of others in Australia feel the same way. Source: The Catholic Leader.
Bombings show Myanmar junta’s ‘contempt for life, faith, and the laws of war’
The Myanmar junta destroyed a Baptist Church in Chin state on Sunday, in the third attack on church buildings in five days and violating a ceasefire it declared to help relief works after last month’s devastating earthquake. Source: UCA News.
Vatican formally suppresses Peru-based Catholic movement
Pope Francis has ordered the suppression of the Sodalitium Christianae Vitae, a Peru-based lay movement active across Latin America and the United States, and three related lay movements. Source: OSV News.
Government and coalition commended for plans to address mental health
Catholic Social Services Australia has commended Labor and the Coalition for their strong commitment to addressing mental health issues as a key priority in the upcoming federal election.
Caritas echoes Pope’s call for peace in Sudan as crisis enters third year
Caritas Australia has echoed Pope Francis’ call for peace in Sudan as the country’s humanitarian crisis enters its third year.
Experts say young Australians are experiencing the highest rate of homelessness
Every four days, a young homeless person aged between 15 and 24 dies, with suicide the leading cause of death, according to new figures released this week. Source: ABC News.
Sisters mark 50th anniversary of Operation Babylift tragedy
Adelaide’s Sisters of Mercy are commemorating the 50th anniversary of the deaths of two Catholic women who were on board an aircraft that crashed while evacuating babies and adults during the fall of Saigon. Source: The Southern Cross.