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In The Dioceses

Good news: Diocese’s magazine returns after five-year break

Lismore Diocese has published a new edition of Catholic Life magazine for the first time in five years. 

Gun Violence United States

Three killed in shooting at US Christian school

At least three victims have died in a shooting overnight at a private Christian school in Madison, Wisconsin, while the alleged perpetrator who police say was a child also died. Source: CNA.

Finance Pope Francis

Don’t prioritise profit over people, Pope tells bankers

Pope Francis has warned against financial speculation that prioritises profit over people, resulting in exploitation and social inequalities. Source: Vatican News.

Africa

Bishop condemns deadly assault on church in South Sudan

In the wake of an attack last week on a Catholic church in South Sudan that left one person dead and another injured, the local bishop has called the carnage “horrific” and “deeply heartbreaking”. Source: Crux.

Liturgy Media

‘Mass for You at Home’ to continue in 2025

Australia’s longest-running religious television program, Mass for You at Home, will continue its beloved ministry in 2025. Source: ACBC Media Blog.

Tributes

Faith and conviction: Tributes flow for Kevin Andrews

Former prime ministers and senior Liberal MPs have paid tribute to the faith and conviction of former defence and immigration minister Kevin Andrews, who died on the weekend aged 69 following a year-long battle with cancer. Source: The Age.

Refugees Social Services

Visa applicants in limbo as CatholicCare refugee hub closes

There are fears hundreds of people needing help to settle into life in Australia will be left in limbo after the closure of Catholic-operated refugee hub in New South Wales’ second largest city. Source: ABC News.

Politics Social Justice

Remaining Bali Nine members return to Australia after 19 years in Indonesian prison

The remaining five members of the Bali Nine have returned to Australia after spending two decades in an Indonesian prison for their roles in a botched drug smuggling operation. Source: ABC News.

Aged Care

Catholic sector welcomes Labor’s ‘pragmatic decision’ in home aged care

Catholic Health Australia has welcomed the Albanese Government’s decision to support more flexible pricing to deliver high-quality aged care services in the home as part of the Support at Home program, which begins in July 2025.