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Eucharist In The Dioceses

Sydney to host International Eucharistic Congress in 2028

The Vatican has announced that Sydney will host the 54th International Eucharistic Congress in 2028. Source: The Catholic Weekly.

Education

Victorian Education Minister ‘grossly muddles’ facts on school funding 

The National Catholic Education Commission says Victorian Education Minister Ben Carroll has “grossly muddled” the facts on school funding.

Housing

Government to release initial funds for social and affordable homes

More than 13,700 social and affordable homes will be built, and the first release of money from the Albanese Government’s signature housing fund will be given to states this week. Source: The West Australian.

Papal Trip Pope Francis

All religions are a path to God: Pope

Pope Francis wrapped up a three-day visit to Singapore on Friday, a country with large pockets of at least five different faiths, saying that “all religions are a path to God”. Source: Crux.

Education In The Dioceses

Head of Catholic schools in Maitland-Newcastle announces resignation

Catholic Schools Maitland-Newcastle chief Steve Lemos has announced his resignation and his intention to finish up in the role at the end of the school year. Source: MNnews.Today.

Modern Slavery

Modern slavery survivor praises work of Catholic organisations

Perth Archdiocese and the West Australian Catholic Migrant & Refugee Office hosted survivor advocate Moe Turaga at an event in partnership with the Australian Catholic Anti-Slavery Network last week. 

Pope Francis United States

Pope tells US voters to choose ‘the lesser evil’

American voters must choose “the lesser evil” in the US presidential election, Pope Francis said during an in-flight press conference Friday on his return from his nearly two-week tour of Southeast Asia. Source: CNA.

Europe Immigration

Irish archbishop calls for mature conversation about migrants and refugees

The leader of the Church in Ireland has called for the conversation on refugees and migrants to “mature up” as he expressed concern over the “myths and falsehoods” pedalled on social media. Source: The Tablet.

Environment South America

Bolivia’s bishops call for urgent action on ‘ecological disaster’  

Bolivia’s bishops have urged the country’s authorities to act quickly in staving off irreparable harm to people and the environment as raging wildfires continue to devastate millions of acres. Source: OSV News.