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Africa

Bishops in Congo demand justice after another massacre

The bishops of the Democratic Republic of Congo are demanding justice following the massacre perpetrated by a group linked to the Islamic State last month at a Catholic church in which more than 40 people were killed or injured. Source: CNA.

Film Review

Inspirational teacher inspired screen legend Richard Burton

“Mr Burton” is a biographical drama that concentrates on the early life of Welsh actor Richard Burton. Source: Australian Catholics.

Bishops Tributes

Bishop’s love for Christ and Church ‘shaped every aspect of his ministry’

Melbourne Bishop Emeritus Peter Elliott died peacefully yesterday, aged 81, the Melbourne Archdiocese announced.

Catechesis Pope Leo XIV

Make space in your life to receive Jesus: Pope 

Pope Leo yesterday reminded Christians that they need to make space in their lives to receive Jesus Christ. Source: Crux. 

Politics Welfare

‘Robodebt 2.0’: More than 900 JobSeeker payments unlawfully cancelled

Repeated errors that resulted in the unlawful cancellation of more than 900 JobSeeker payments are being called “Robodebt 2.0”. Source: News.com.au.

Jubilee 2025 Youth

Domus Australia sees Signs of Hope

Sydney Archbishop Anthony Fisher OP flung open the shutters of his window to welcome more than 250 English-speaking Jubilee of Youth pilgrims from across the world to Domus Australia pilgrim guest house in Rome. Source: The Catholic Weekly.

Artificial Intelligence Ethics

Exploring bioethical issues of AI in healthcare

Australian Catholic University’s Plunkett Centre for Ethics will host a webinar next week to introduce healthcare professionals, ethicists and the public to bioethical issues in artificial intelligence. 

History Peace

Exhibition a reminder of impact of WWII atomic bombs

Amid tensions of global nuclear warfare and 80 years since the atomic attacks at Hiroshima and Nagasaki, a new exhibition is highlighting the long-lasting impacts of the bombings. Source: The Catholic Leader.

Arts and Entertainment

Mel Gibson’s new film on Jesus set for 2027 release

Mel Gibson’s highly anticipated film “The Resurrection of the Christ” will be released in two parts, with the first part screening in Holy Week in 2007. Source: CNA.