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Head of World Union of Catholic Women’s Organisations visits Australia
The Catholic Women’s League hosted Monica Santamarina, President-General of the World Union of Catholic Women’s Organisations, in her first trip to Australia. Source: The Catholic Weekly.
Disengaged students rediscover the joy of learning
A new course for disengaged New South Wales high school students is helping young people rediscover the joy of learning, thanks to a partnership between Catholic Care Western Sydney and the Blue Mountains and Nepean Community College. Source: Catholic Outlook.
Pontiff calls on young people to live as true disciples of Christ
Pope Leo XIV has called on young people to reject divisive discourse and attitudes, and to live as true disciples of Christ who listen, understand and speak truth with love. Source: CNS.
Pope defends Cardinal after accusation by Israel’s embassy to Holy See
Israel’s embassy to the Holy See has accused Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin of implying “moral equivalence” by describing both the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack on Israel and Israel’s offensive in Gaza as “massacres”. Source: The Tablet.
Mexican police say driver of murdered priest a suspect
Another priest has been found murdered in a violent southern Mexican state, where Catholic bishops have brokered truces between warring drug cartels and clergy have been killed with impunity. Source: Catholic Review.
Theme chosen for 2028 Eucharistic Congress in Sydney
Pope Leo XIV has chosen “This is My Body, Given for You” as the theme for the International Eucharistic Congress to be held in Sydney in 2028. Source: The Catholic Weekly.
Pope joins Australian community in Rome for evening prayer
Pope Leo XIV joined the Australian community for evening prayer at the Domus Australia Chapel in Rome on Monday. Source: CNA.
Together on path of repentance
Catholic Religious Australia has published a prayer resource as religious communities across Australia prepare to unite in prayer on the National Day of Sorrow and Promise on Sunday for victims and survivors of sexual abuse.
Hunter Valley hosts celebration of First Nations Catholics
More than 250 delegates from every state and territory, along with a delegation from New Zealand, gathered on Wonnarua Country in the Hunter Valley, New South Wales, last week for the National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Catholic Council’s national assembly. Source: ACBC Media Blog.