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Archbishop O’Regan calls for creation of ‘ecosystem of care’
At a Mass for the Feast of Creation, Adelaide Archbishop Patrick O’Regan said it was time to recognise the “beauty, fragility and sacredness of the world entrusted to our care”. Source: The Southern Cross.
Volunteering program receives national recognition
A heartwarming partnership between Victorian aged care provider VMCH and Mannix College has been recognised on the national stage. Source: Melbourne Catholic.
Drones light up St Peter’s for Grace for the World concert
St Peter’s Square became the stage for an unprecedented spectacle on Saturday night, as tens of thousands gathered for Grace for the World, a massive concert closing the third World Meeting on Human Fraternity. Source: CNA.
Korean Catholics help tackle country’s rising suicide rate
The head of a Catholic church-run mental health group in South Korea says suicide prevention programs have saved many from taking their own lives, as the nation sees a rise in suicide-related deaths. Source: UCA News.
Catholic journalist released after five years in Belarus prison
A Catholic journalist imprisoned under harsh conditions since 2020 for reporting on the Belarusian regime for a US-funded news outlet has been freed, along with dozens of other political prisoners from Belarus. Source: National Catholic Register.
New archbishop looks forward to serving the Church in Brisbane
Archbishop Shane Mackinlay was welcomed by the people of Brisbane at his installation Mass at St Stephen’s Cathedral yesterday. Source: The Catholic Leader.
Government urged to help 2500 patients stuck in public hospitals
The states and territories are calling on the Albanese Government to do more to address a large number of elderly patients stuck in public hospitals waiting for aged care beds. Source: ABC News.
Australia’s new bishops attend formation course, meet Pope
Bishops ordained to the episcopate in the past year, including five Australian bishops, attended a formation course in Rome this week, which concluded yesterday with an audience with Pope Leo XIV. Source: Vatican News.
Victoria’s euthanasia program struggling to keep up with demand
Victoria’s voluntary euthanasia program is struggling to keep up with surging demand from dying Victorians as the program’s review board seeks changes to rules blocking access. Source: Herald Sun.