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Health Mission

Mater welcomes visitors from ‘flourishing’ Catholic hospital in Pakistan

Mater is building ties with a Catholic hospital serving some of the most impoverished communities in Pakistan. Source: The Catholic Leader.

Canon Law Marriage

Concern for salvation of souls guides annulment process: Pope

Concern for the salvation of souls is what guides the work of Church tribunals and the implementation of reforms regarding the marriage annulment process, Pope Francis said on Friday. Source: CNS.

United States

US bishops reject Vance comments as ‘just wrong’

Claims that the United States bishops conference profits from its partnership with the US government to assist refugee populations that qualify for federal assistance are “just wrong”, says the bishops’ migration director. Source: OSV News.

Europe Saints

Ireland’s spiritual mother faces secular reinterpretation

Ireland’s public holiday in honour of the feast of St Brigid has been given a secular spin, with the Irish Government reimagining the patron saint as a pre-Christian goddess. Source: CNA.

In The Dioceses Ordination

Melbourne’s new bishops ‘called to be true witnesses of Christ’s love’

St Patrick’s Cathedral in East Melbourne will host the episcopal consecration of two new bishops for the Melbourne Archdiocese tomorrow, marking one of the largest gathering of Catholics in the archdiocese in more than seven years.

Religious Freedom

Catholic Religious Australia condemns anti-Semitic attacks

Catholic Religious Australia is calling on its members to “reach out to the Australian Jewish community in friendship and solidarity” following a series of anti-Semitic attacks across the country.

Pope Francis United States

Pope sends condolences to families of victims of midair collision

Pope Francis has offered his condolences to the families of victims and to the entire United States following a deadly midair collision between a passenger plane and an Army helicopter near Washington DC. Source: CNS.

Homelessness

Number of long-term homeless jumps 25 per cent in five years

The number of Australians experiencing long-term homelessness has surged almost 25 per cent in just five years, according to new figures described as “grim” by a peak advocacy group. Source: The Guardian.

Spirituality

Spiritual direction program helped priest ‘rediscover’ himself

Taking part in a spiritual direction program was “a journey of growth” for Fr Yon Wiryono SVD, which he says has helped him see the reality of his life through the lens of spirituality and confirmed his call to help others see that reality in their lives, too. Source: In the Word.