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Queensland

Church leaders call for truth and dignity in Queensland election debate

With nearly one million votes cast early, Queenslanders are keen to have their voices heard on October 26. Source: Catholic Leader.

Pope Francis War

Pope reiterates appeal for peace in the world

Pope Francis yesterday reiterated his appeal for peace in the world, saying the fatality statistics coming from Ukraine are “terrible” and that Palestine is suffering “inhumane attacks”. Source: Vatican News.

Bishops Southeast Asia

Indonesian Catholics shocked by bishop’s decision to decline cardinalship

An Indonesian bishop’s decision to decline cardinalship has shocked Catholics in the Muslim-majority country. Source: UCA News.

South Asia

Church tells Sri Lankan politicians not to exploit Easter Sunday attack

The deadly Easter Sunday 2019 terrorist attack in Sri Lanka needs to not be exploited by a politician, says the Archdiocese of Colombo. Source: Crux.

Synod

Synod’s spiritual adviser urges members to be at peace with results

Even if some members of the Synod on Synodality end up feeling disappointed by its results, “God’s providence is at work in this assembly”, the spiritual adviser to the Synod says. Source: CNS.

In The Dioceses

Assembly marks historic moment for Canberra and Goulburn Archdiocese

Archbishop Christopher Prowse says the Archdiocesan Assembly heralds a new chapter for the Canberra-Goulburn Archdiocese. Source: Catholic Voice.

Abortion Politics

Senator wants abortion on the national agenda as debate engulfs state politics

Coalition senator Jacinta Nampijinpa Price wants abortion on the national agenda, declaring pregnancies ended after the first trimester are immoral and arguing late-stage abortions were akin to infanticide. Source: The Age.

Education First Nations

Catholic education leaders gather in Tamworth to close the gap in education

Catholic education leaders, principals, staff, parents, and students are gathering this week for the triennial 2024 Catholic Schools NSW Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education Conference. 

Religious Orders

Archbishop’s decree creates new leadership model for MSS

In a historic moment for the Missionary Sisters of Service, Melbourne Archbishop Peter A Comensoli has issued a decree appointing Good Samaritan Sister Veronica Hoey as the canonical delegate for the MSS for the next three years. Source: Melbourne Catholic.