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In The Dioceses Synodality

Local Synod ‘a model for engagement, discernment and decision-making’

Parramatta Diocese concluded its inaugural Synod on Sunday, an event that brought together 280 faithful from across Western Sydney, the Blue Mountains and beyond to discuss the future of the local Church.

First Nations Religious

‘Our commitment to the journey of reconciliation remains steadfast’

Catholic Religious Australia says it remains committed to the “journey of reconciliation” with First Nations Australians following the unsuccessful attempt to enshrine an Indigenous Voice to Parliament in the Constitution.

Foreign Aid Middle East

Caritas Australia launches appeal to support displaced families in Gaza

Caritas Australia has launched an appeal to support displaced families in Gaza as the conflict between Israel and Hamas continues.

Refugees

Refugee protesters call on Government to fast-track visas

Dozens of refugees gathered outside Parliament House in Canberra yesterday to call on the Albanese Government to fast-track permanent resident visas. Source: Canberra Times.

Pope Francis Social Justice

Pope discusses Synod, global crises and travel plans

Pope Francis has discussed the ongoing Synod, wars and global crises, and his desire to visit Argentina and Papua New Guinea in an interview with an Argentinian news agency. Source: Vatican News.

Africa Food Security

Ethiopians still dying of hunger, a year after ceasefire: Bishop

A bishop in Ethiopia has warned that his people are still dying of hunger, a year after a ceasefire ended a deadly conflict in the northern region of Tigray. Source: NCR Online.

South Asia

Church says Sri Lankan law will stifle freedom of speech

Church and rights groups, including media organisations and political parties, have challenged the legality of the Sri Lankan Government’s online safety bill, saying it curtails freedom of speech. Source: UCA News.

Middle East Prayer

Patriarch offers himself as exchange for hostages held by Hamas

The Latin Catholic Patriarch of Jerusalem, who has called for today to be a global day of fasting and prayer for peace in the Holy Land, has offered to be exchanged for children being held hostage in Gaza by Hamas. Source: CNA.

First Nations Opinion

NATSICC calls for new way forward after Voice outcome

An unsuccessful outcome to the Voice to Parliament referendum is just another challenge that will be faced with dignity, respect and without losing hope, a statement from the National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Catholic Council says.