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Global events to mark centenary of Pope’s birth
The Joseph Ratzinger-Benedict XVI Vatican Foundation has announced a series of initiatives across several continents to mark the centenary of Pope Benedict XVI’s birth. Source: OSV News.
Leaders seek end to Russia’s religious persecution in Ukraine
Several prominent American Catholics have launched a petition calling for the end of Russia’s religious persecution in occupied areas of Ukraine. Source: NCR Online.
Bangladeshi Catholics oppose proposal for online classes
The archbishop of Dhaka is urging the Bangladeshi government to reconsider a proposal to introduce online classes for school students amid the countryʼs ongoing energy crisis, warning that the move would undermine education at the hundreds of institutions run by the Catholic Church. Source: EWTN News.
‘Son of Augustine’ makes pilgrimage in the saint’s footsteps
Pope Leo XIV offered Mass yesterday at the basilica near the site where St Augustine died nearly 1600 years ago, making a deeply personal pilgrimage in the saint’s footsteps in Algeria. Source: OSV News.
Mass count to reveal long-term trends within Church
The Catholic Church in Australia is gearing up for a nationwide measure of Mass attendance. Source: ACBC Media Blog.
Bishop welcomes positive results of safeguarding auditÂ
Wagga Wagga Diocese has completed an audit of its safeguarding policies and procedures, as part of its ongoing commitment to building a strong safeguarding culture. Source: ACSL.
IMF warns Chalmers against budget spending spree
Treasurer Jim Chalmers is being warned not to use the budget to deliver cost-of-living handouts to address inflation fuelled by the war in Iran, with the International Monetary Fund fearful the world could be pushed into a recession if hostilities do not end soon. Source: The Age.
Vinnies Victoria appoints new group CEO
The St Vincent de Paul Society Victoria has appointed Charlie Spendlove as its group chief executive officer to lead the organisation through Victoria’s social emergency and housing crisis.
Caritas urges Catholics to remember plight of Sudanese
As Sudan marks the third anniversary of a brutal and devastating conflict, Caritas Australia is urging Catholics to stand in prayer and solidarity with the millions of people whose lives have been torn apart by violence, hunger and displacement.