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Vatican

SSPX to consecrate new bishops without papal mandate

The traditionalist Society of St Pius X says it will proceed with the consecration of new bishops in July, a move without a papal mandate that could lead to an automatic excommunication. Source: Catholic Review.

Appointment Bishops

Second auxiliary bishop appointed for Perth

Pope Leo XIV last night appointed Perth priest Fr Nelson Po as an auxiliary bishop for the Perth Archdiocese. Source: ACBC Media Blog.

Aged Care Religious Orders

Care delivered by religious sisters to be formally recognised

Catholic Health Australia has welcomed the Albanese Government’s decision to ensure personal care minutes delivered by religious sisters in aged care homes are formally recognised and count towards mandated targets.

In The Dioceses

Vacant corner of Bendigo to become vibrant precinct

Demolition has been completed and the Cathedral Square development beside Bendigo’s Sacred Heart Cathedral is now officially on course. Source: Sandpiper.

Education

Opposition backs government adviser’s call to fix school curriculum

The federal Opposition has backed a government adviser’s call for the national school curriculum to focus on foundational skills, as one-third of children struggle to read. Source: The Australian.

Charity

Vinnies’ tech collaboration help students connect

The St Vincent de Paul Society NSW has launched a collaboration with One Foundation to provide laptops to people in need. Source: The Catholic Weekly.

Ukraine

Caritas workers supporting Ukrainians enduring same freezing conditions

Caritas Australia is urging continued global attention and solidarity as Caritas Ukraine workers face one of the most challenging months of the war, with repeated missile strikes leaving millions without power, heat, and water during subzero temperatures.

Africa Climate

Pope Leo prays for victims of deadly floods in southern Africa

As deadly floods hit southern Africa, Pope Leo XIV prayed for the affected, with Catholic bishops in the region urging support for thousands struck by the climate change-related disaster. Source: OSV News.

Southeast Asia

Priests, activists to seek impeachment of Philippines VP

The Philippines Supreme Court has upheld a ruling that halted impeachment proceedings against Vice President Sara Duterte, which a Catholic priest says will force him and other clergy to join rights groups in seeking her impeachment again. Source: UCA News.