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Tributes

Loreto leader played key role in shaping governance of religious life

The Loreto Sisters of Australia and South-East Asia have announced the death of former institute and province leader, Sr Mary Wright IBVM.

Modern Slavery

Survivor raises awareness of modern slavery

Modern slavery was a major focus of pastoral and social justice work in primary schools, colleges and kindergartens in the Rockhampton Diocese this month. Source: ACAN. 

Lent

Measure your life by Christ, not social media: Papal preacher

The preacher of the papal household said Christians should resist the temptation to be swayed by applause, popularity or approval, and instead ground their lives firmly in Christ. Source: OSV News.

Saints

Italian prosecutors open investigation into illegal sale of relic

Italian prosecutors have opened an investigation of an illegal online auction of a relic of Blessed Carlo Acutis, one month before his scheduled canonisation. Source: The Tablet.

Middle East Pilgrimage

Camino project aims to highlight Lebanon’s rich religious heritage

Lebanon will soon have its own camino, according to the Association of Pilgrimages in Lebanon. Source: CNA.

Election Politics

Albanese calls election for May 3

Australians will head to the polls on Saturday, May 3, after Prime Minister Anthony Albanese this morning visited Government House in Canberra to dissolve Parliament and call the federal election. Source: ABC News.

Election Health

Health and aged care must be at forefront of election campaign: CHA

Catholic Health Australia is urging all political parties and candidates to put health and aged care at the forefront of their campaigns after Prime Minister Anthony Albanese called the election today.

Holy Week Pope Francis

Vatican publishes Holy Week, Easter schedule with no mention of Pope

As Pope Francis continues his convalescence, the Vatican published a full calendar of Holy Week and Easter liturgies with no indication of who would preside or be the main celebrant. Source: CNS.

In The Dioceses Synod

Archbishop Fisher announces Synod of Sydney to be held next year

Sydney Archbishop Anthony Fisher OP and Auxiliary Bishop Daniel Meagher have outlined the vision for the upcoming Synod of Sydney, set to take place from April 30-May 3, 2026. Source: The Catholic Weekly.