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Rare copy of Pope Leo’s doctoral dissertation discovered in Sydney
A copy of the doctoral dissertation of Fr Robert Prevost — now Pope Leo XIV — has been discovered in the University of Sydney’s Fisher Library, writes Daniel Canaris. Source: ABC News.
Catholic sector backs minister’s call for insurers to increase hospital funding
Catholic Health Australia has backed Health Minister Mark Butler’s call for private health insurers to increase their funding to hospitals, with new data showing that insurers are paying hospitals and patients less while generating large profits.
Cathedral holds night of prayer for domestic violence victims
Domestic and family violence victims, survivors, their extended families, communities, those who had caused harm and those working in the system came to St Stephen’s Cathedral in Brisbane for a night of prayer. Source: The Catholic Leader.
Pope makes surprise visit to Laudato Si’ project
Pope Leo XIV made a surprise excursion yesterday to the papal residence in Castel Gandolfo, where he visited the Borgo Laudato Si’ project initiated by his predecessor, Pope Francis. Source: Vatican News.
Future health professionals get a tase of rural life
An immersion program in Western Australia’s Wheatbelt region is building connections between future health professionals and rural communities. Source: UNDA.
Vinnies launches online store for fans of ‘preloved’ fashion
The St Vincent de Paul Society NSW has launched an e-commerce Vinnies store where fans of pre-loved fashion can shop for incredible items for a fraction of the price. Source: 9Honey.
Holy See calls for international commitment to end ‘scourge’ of war
As civilian casualties from multiple conflicts have soared, the Holy See’s diplomat to the United Nations has called for a renewed respect for human dignity and international law, and a commitment to end the scourge of war. Source: Catholic Review.
Vatican gardeners create botanical reproduction of Pope’s coat of arms
A new pope means a new papal coat of arms topped by the papal mitre and a set of crossed keys – and a new botanical version planted in the Vatican Gardens. Source: OSV News.
Fair and fowl tale of family, relationships and chickens
In “Funny Birds”, three generations of women from the same family are forced to learn to live together on a small rural chicken farm in New Jersey. Source: Australian Catholics.