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Jubilee 2025 Pope Leo XIV

Families the cradle of future of humanity: Pope

Families are the cradle of the future of humanity, Pope Leo XIV said during a Mass concluding the Jubilee of Families, Children, Grandparents and the Elderly yesterday. Source: OSV News.

New South Wales Religious Freedom

Christian leaders say major struggle ahead over religious freedom

Christian leaders in New South Wales have warned of a “looming battle” for the freedoms of private schools after the state’s Law Reform Commission released a review of the 1977 Anti-Discrimination Act. Source: The Catholic Weekly.

Priesthood Western Australia

New priests encouraged to embrace their calling with humility, courage

Perth Auxiliary Bishop Don Sproxton has encouraged three newly ordained priests to embrace their calling with humility and courage, echoing the words of Pope Leo XIV, “Peace be with you. Do not be afraid.” Source: The Record.

Disability

People with disabilities ‘made by God, who creates only good things’

The inaugural “Idol Talk? In the Image of the Disabled God” conference brought together diverse voices, including theologians and activists, to rethink the Church’s engagement with individuals living with disabilities. Source: Melbourne Catholic.

Religious Orders

Picture perfect celebration of Sisters of Charity’s centenary

The service of Brisbane’s Sisters of Charity to the poor and marginalised has been immortalised in photographs ahead of their centenary this year. Source: The Catholic Leader.

Mission South East Asia

Myanmar prayer vigil brings together voices from Australia to Antarctica

People from 31 countries joined an online prayer vigil to pray in solidarity with the people of Myanmar who continue to endure unimaginable suffering caused by war, displacement and natural disaster. Source: Jesuit Mission Australia.

Pope Leo XIV Sport

Pope reminds cyclists they are role models for young people

Pope Leo XIV yesterday welcomed the cyclists of the Giro d’Italia race as they passed through Vatican City, highlighting their role as examples for younger generations. Source: Vatican News.

Euthanasia United Kingdom

UK Government criticised for focusing on financial aspects of euthanasia bill

Bioethicists in the United Kingdom have severely criticised a “truly sinister” Government impact assessment of the nation’s assisted suicide Bill for focusing on the money that might be saved from doctors helping patients to kill themselves. Source: The Catholic Herald.

Central America

Bishops in El Salvador warn against turning country into ‘international prison’

El Salvador’s Catholic bishops have warned of the risk of turning the Central American nation into a “large international prison”. Source: CNA.