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Prominent Jesuit accused of abusing women to face canonical trial
The canonical trial against Slovenian Fr Marko Rupnik – a prominent artist and former Jesuit accused of spiritually and sexually abusing women for decades – is being prepared, the Vatican’s doctrinal chief said. Source: Catholic Review.
Bishop speaks out against decline in human rights in South Africa
A South African bishop has expressed concern at the decline of the country’s human rights commitments and called for the full embrace of its constitutional guarantees. Source: The Tablet.
Vatican unveils ‘lost’ masterpiece of the deposition of Christ
A painting of Christ being laid in the tomb, long hidden under layers of overpainting and forgotten by history, will once again be visible to the public in an exhibit at the Vatican. Source: OSV News.
Pope greets crowd in Rome before discharge from hospital
Pope Francis made his first public appearance in five weeks yesterday, coming to a balcony of Rome’s Gemelli Hospital to wave and give a blessing to believers who had gathered below. Source: Crux.
Social service leaders discuss urgent need for funding
Catholic Social Services Australia’s National Conference gathered more than 130 social service leaders to discuss the urgent need for sustainable funding and explore how Catholic Social Teaching can guide a more just and compassionate society.
Chaldean Diocese begins assembly process
The St Thomas the Apostle Chaldean Diocese in Australia and New Zealand has begun a five-month “diocesan assembly” process. Source: ACBC Media Blog.
Primary school education reaches new heights
St Aloysius College in Adelaide has announced a new $34 million home for its primary school in the heart of the city, complete with a rooftop play space and garden. Source: The Southern Cross.
Sydney priest adopted into ‘very exclusive club’
Catholic Institute of Sydney lecturer Fr Luca Infantino has become the fifth Australian to earn a doctorate in Sacred Scripture from the Pontifical Biblical Institute in Rome, known as the Biblicum. Source: The Catholic Weekly.
Young people open their eyes to reconciliation
Young people are discovering the healing ministry of the Church as the organisers of Brisbane’s “Reco Rally” prepare for large numbers at the praise, worship and reconciliation event this week. Source: The Catholic Leader.