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I’ll see you in Lisbon, Pope tells young people
Pope Francis has sent a video message to the teens and young adults preparing to attend World Youth Day in Lisbon, Portugal, in August. Source: CNA.
Archbishop Coleridge reinstates Sunday Mass obligation
Brisbane Archbishop Mark Coleridge has written a letter to parishes across the archdiocese reinstating the obligation to attend Sunday Mass from May 28. Source: The Catholic Leader.
Br Des, 80, embraces new ministry focus
In his 60th year as a Marist Brother, Des Howard is proof that it’s never too late to find new ways to live out your vocation. Source: The Southern Cross.
Vatican says Russia and Ukraine aware of peace mission
The Vatican has insisted that Russia and Ukraine know of its efforts to negotiate a ceasefire, after the warring parties denied any knowledge of a peace mission. Source: The Tablet.
US Catholic hospital threatens to sue over sanctuary candle ban
A Catholic health system in Oklahoma has threatened to sue the United States Government over a decision to deny re-accreditation to one of its hospitals if it doesn’t follow an order to extinguish a long-lit sanctuary candle for safety purposes. Source: Crux.
Student caught between religious and political elites in spy thriller
Cairo Conspiracy is a dramatic story about the struggle for power and influence between the religious and political elite of Egypt. Source: Australian Catholics.
Aged care workers to receive 15 per cent pay rise in budget
More than 250,000 aged care staff – including nurses, carers, cooks and home care workers – will receive 15 per cent pay rises from July 1 under an $11.3 billion package in next Tuesday’s federal Budget. Source: The Australian.
Youth Festival will conclude Jubilee Year celebrations in 2025
Australia’s premier gathering for young Catholics, the Australian Catholic Youth Festival, will conclude the Church’s celebration of the international Jubilee Year in December 2025. Source: ACBC Media Blog.
Message of truth and reconciliation unites hearts and minds
The Mission: One Heart Many Voices conference, hosted by Catholic Mission, began in Sydney yesterday, focusing on themes of truth-telling, reconciliation and synodality.