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Albanese to attend inauguration of Pope Leo
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has confirmed he will attend the inauguration of Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican on Sunday. Source: Sky News Australia.
Pope thanks media and calls for release of jailed journalists
Pope Leo XIV has asked journalists to be peacemakers by shunning prejudice and anger in their reporting and called for the release of journalists imprisoned for their work. Source: OSV News.
CRA celebrates election of Augustinian Pope
Catholic Religious Australia has welcomed the election of Pope Leo XIV and expressed its “joy in this moment of newness and opportunity as another chapter commences in the life of the Church”.
Catholic organisations welcome reappointment of Labor ministers
Major Catholic organisations have congratulated the Albanese Government ministerial appointments for the education, social services, health and aged care sectors.
Adelaide announces dates for 2026 Diocesan Synod
“Becoming a synodal Church on mission” will be the overarching theme of Adelaide Archdiocese’s Diocesan Synod in May and June 2026. Source: The Southern Cross.
NSW MPs recognise ‘integral’ role of SRE catechists
The work of parish catechists in delivering Special Religious Education in New South Wales state schools has been recognised in the state’s Parliament. Source: The Catholic Weekly.
Resting place of NZ’s ‘first saint’ given historic status
Heritage New Zealand has recognised the chapel and resting place of the Venerable Suzanne Aubert, who could become New Zealand’s first saint, as a place of historical significance. Source: CathNews NZ.
Catholic school hit, three students killed in India-Pakistan conflict
A Catholic school and convent in India came under shelling from Pakistani military forces last week, with three students killed, as fighting between the two countries broke out before ending quickly over the weekend. Source: CNA.
Peruvians celebrate election of ‘one of their own’
Thousands of Catholics packed the plaza outside the Cathedral of Santa Maria de Chiclayo in this northern Peruvian city to celebrate a Mass of thanksgiving for one of their own: Pope Leo XIV. Source: Catholic Review.