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Jesuit Mission says ‘thanks’ to Australian community
Today, International Human Rights Day, Jesuit Mission Australia is acknowledging the Australian community for supporting its Jesuit partners in over 14 countries who work to promote peace, build resilience and defend human rights.
Syria’s Catholic community expresses hopes for country’s rebirth as a democracy
Three representatives of Syria’s Catholic community have discussed the sudden downfall of the Assad Government and their hopes for the rebirth of a free and democratic Syria. Source: Vatican News.
Pope asks that theology be made ‘accessible to all’
Theology should serve as a guiding companion for those seeking meaning and truth, particularly during life’s pivotal moments, Pope Francis said yesterday, calling on theologians and theology faculties to expand their outreach. Source: CNS.
Liverpool archbishop declares 1923 healing at Lourdes a miracle
The Archbishop of Liverpool has officially declared the 1923 healing of a pilgrim to Lourdes, France, to be a miracle. Source: Catholic Herald.
Pope elevates Australian-based Ukrainian bishop to world’s youngest cardinal
Pope Francis has elevated the Eparch of the Ukrainian Catholic Church in Australia, Bishop Mykola Bychok, to the position of cardinal, during a ceremony at St Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican. Source: ABC News.
Melbourne Archdiocese condemns firebomb attack on synagogue
The Melbourne Archdiocese has condemned the firebomb attack on a synagogue in the inner southeast suburb of Ripponlea on Friday. Source: Melbourne Catholic.
World leaders gather for reopening of Notre Dame Cathedral
The doors of the newly restored Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris were officially reopened to the public during a ceremony on Saturday, five years after a blaze ravaged the iconic structure’s roof, frame, and spire. Source: CNA.
Growing number of homeless sees critical services ‘buckling’
Australia has recorded a 22 per cent increase in homelessness in the last three years, with an alarming increase in the number of employed people seeking critical services which are “buckling” under unsustainable escalations in demand. Source: News.com.au.
Pro-life summit a ‘resounding’ success
The decades’ long campaign to make abortion unthinkable is gaining momentum after the inaugural National Life Summit in Sydney. Source: The Catholic Weekly.