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Australian foundation’s Rome scholarships offer new path for evangelisation
An Australian foundation is helping priests and seminarians from around the world to study in Rome to strengthen the Church’s evangelising mission. Source: The Catholic Weekly.
From babies to joeys: neonatal incubators donated to animal shelter
Two neonatal incubators that once helped care for Melbourne’s smallest and most vulnerable babies have been given a remarkable second life – helping orphaned and injured Australian wildlife. Source: Mercy Health.
Pope urges academics to ‘seek the truth courageously’
Pope Leo XIV has urged academics from Oxford University to “seek the truth courageously” in the footsteps of St John Henry Newman. Source: OSV News.
German churches alarmed by far-right election victory
Church leaders from across denominations in Germany have voiced deep concern following the victory of a far-right party in a state election. Source: The Tablet.
New documentary traces the life and legacy of St Teresa
An international documentary tracing the life and legacy of St Teresa of Kolkata premiered on Saturday on her feast day, in Kolkata, India, drawing more than 200 people, including dozens of Missionaries of Charity nuns and novices. Source: EWTN News.
Butler stands firm on cuts despite fears of hospital chaos
Federal Health Minister Mark Butler has stood firm on plans to scale back private health insurance rebates for older Australians, pushing back against state warnings that the move will trigger a surge in public hospital admissions. Source: Daily Telegraph.
Pope condemns Russian attacks on Ukraine
Pope Leo XIV yesterday condemned the latest Russian attacks on Ukraine but said he hoped for peace amid renewed diplomatic efforts to end the war. Source: The Tablet.
Children and young people the most vulnerable migrants: Pope
Children and youth will be the focus of the 112th World Day of Migrants and Refugees on September 27. Source: ACBC Media Blog.
Shaping Church’s response to environmental and social challenges
The Catholic Earthcare Season of Creation online gathering last week explored how Indigenous wisdom, ecological justice and synodal listening can help shape the Church’s response to today’s environmental and social challenges. Source: Melbourne Catholic.