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Pope holds private meeting with Rubio at the Vatican
United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican yesterday, amid ongoing tension between President Donald Trump and the Pope. Source: Catholic Review.
Vatican ‘hoping to avoid’ sanctions against German bishops
The Vatican Secretary of State said it would be premature to discuss sanctions against the German bishops for blessings of same-sex couples. Source: EWTN News.
Aussie POWs tell their own stories in moving documentary
“Under the Bamboo Sky” is a tale of human connection, hope and resilience in the face of great tragedy, documenting Australian soldiers held prisoner by the Japanese in World War II. Source: Australian Catholics.
States concerned aged care plans won’t fix bed block
Labor’s bid to woo states into supporting NDIS reforms has hit a hurdle, with jurisdictions saying the Commonwealth’s promise to build an extra 5000 aged care beds a year won’t address the bed block already choking their health systems. Source: The Australian.
Synod proposes new approach to ‘people of faith with same-sex attractions’
The Vatican’s General Secretariat of the Synod published the testimonies of two men in civil marriages with other men who describe from personal experience the tensions and wounds that have marked their lives of faith within the Church. Source: EWTN News.
As more Australians reach crisis point, Vinnies launches winter appeal
More than half of all Australians are cutting back on food, medicine and other essentials just to keep a roof over their head, according to new research released by St Vincent de Paul Society NSW.
Sydney Synod sets new pastoral priorities for archdiocese
Archbishop Anthony Fisher OP has accepted key proposals from the Sydney Synod, setting new pastoral priorities for the Sydney Archdiocese focused on more prayerful liturgies, Christ-centred communities and renewed missionary outreach. Source: The Catholic Weekly.
Canossian Sister chooses life of service to God and others
There is complete joy in belonging to God, says Canossian Sister Linh Dinh who made her Perpetual Profession of Vows at the order’s Canossa Chapel in the Brisbane suburb of Oxley. Source: The Catholic Leader.
Catholic organisations on a mission to better serve community
CatholicCare and the Catholic Development Fund in the Wollongong Diocese have signed a Memorandum of Understanding, marking a shared commitment to mission‑aligned, community‑focused service across the diocese.