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Marist Brothers offer public apology for abuse in NZ
The Marist Brothers in New Zealand have offered a formal apology to survivors of abuse, acknowledging the profound harm caused under the brothers’ care and the lasting pain carried by those affected, their families and communities. Source: CathNews NZ.
Priests and religious welcome impeachment of Philippines VP
Lawmakers impeached Philippines Vice President Sara Duterte yesterday after finding sufficient grounds to send her to trial in a Church-supported corruption case. Source: The Tablet.
Pope and brothers speak every week but ‘keep politics to a limit’
John Prevost says he speaks with his brother, Pope Leo XIV, and their eldest brother, Louis Prevost, every week, but “we keep politics to a limit”. Source: National Catholic Register.
Pope marks anniversary of election at Marian shrine in Pompeii
Pope Leo XIV marked his first year as Pope by making a pilgrimage to the Sanctuary of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary in Pompeii and placing his pontificate under the protection of the Virgin Mary. Source: OSV News.
Myanmar Cardinal addresses Australian bishops
Australia’s Catholic bishops have been told Myanmar is going through a “polycrisis” five years after the military coup. Source: ACBC Media Blog.
Catholic sector calls for higher insurer payouts to patients, hospitals
Catholic Health Australia is calling on the Albanese Government to use tomorrow’s budget to legislate a minimum 90 per cent benefit-payout ratio for private health insurers, warning that voluntary action has comprehensively failed and patients are paying the price.
Report finds 14 rough sleepers die in public parks each year
Fourteen rough sleepers are dying in public parks or countryside areas each year on average in Australia, an analysis of hidden death reports reveals. Source: The Guardian.
Farewell Sydney: Bishop Meagher to hang his hat in Rockhampton
Bishop Daniel Meagher bid goodbye to the Sydney Archdiocese, telling the faithful gathered for his farewell Mass that Christ’s peace would sustain his people through every challenge and hardship. Source: The Catholic Weekly.
New series invites young people to explore vocations
Hobart Archdiocese’s Office of Youth Evangelisation has launched a new vocational initiative, inviting young people to look more closely at the different vocations within the Church.