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Indigenous assembly to focus on hope, healing and spirit of hope
A spirit of hope, healing and shared purpose will fill the Hunter Valley next week, as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Catholics from across Australia gather on Wonnarua Country for the 2025 NATSICC National Assembly. Source: The Catholic Weekly.
Education employment program helping refugees to rebuild lives
A refugee from Afghanistan has begun a new chapter at a Brisbane Catholic school, joining the team through Brisbane Catholic Education and Multicultural Australia’s Work and Welcome program.
Families need support from Church and governments: Pope
The strength of families and their ability to thrive and witness as a “domestic church” require support from the wider Church and from governments, particularly in the face of poverty, Pope Leo XIV said on Friday. Source: CNS.
Vatican encourages revival of sainthood cause of cardinal
The beatification cause of Venerable Francis-Xavier Nguyen Van Thuan is receiving renewed attention from the Vatican 50 years after he was first imprisoned by the communist government of Vietnam, according to the cardinal’s sister. Source: CNA.
Myanmar bishop says civilians suffering as civil war continues
A bishop in Myanmar’s Rakhine state says civilians are suffering as the country’s civil war continues. Source: Vatican News.
My priority the Gospel, not solving world’s problems: Pope
Pope Leo XIV says his primary role as leader of the Church is confirming Catholics in their faith and sharing the Gospel with the world, not resolving global crises. Source: CNA.
Prime Minister announces climate target
Anthony Albanese revealed Australia will set a target to cut emissions by 62 to 70 per cent by 2035, while announcing billions of dollars towards net zero schemes, drawing condemnation from climate advocates and the Opposition. Source: Canberra Times.
Couples ditch traditional values about family, work and marriage
High-priced housing and the cost of living are killing the desire of Australian couples to have children, as signs grow that traditional attitudes are rapidly breaking down. Source: The Age.
Catholic doctors’ conference will be a ‘Dantean progression’
“Truth and Integrity in Medicine” is the theme of this year’s Catholic Medical Association of Australia conference, to be held in Melbourne in October. Source: The Catholic Weekly.