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Australia enlisted to fly Pope to ‘the most remote’ town during PNG tour
The Papua New Guinean Government has enlisted the help of the Australian Defence Force to fly Pope Francis to the remote town of Vanimo in far northwest Sepik province when he tours the country next week. Source: UCA News.
Doctor and philanthropist honoured for work in Catholic health care
Catholic Health Australia has paid tribute to two exceptional leaders for their outstanding lifetime contributions to Catholic health care over almost half a century.
Labor shelves Census question on sexuality to avoid divisive debate
The Albanese Government decided not to count the number of LGBTQ Australians in the Census to avoid a divisive debate, Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles said. Source: The Age.
Carmelite farewell signals end of an era as Sisters depart national capital
A thanksgiving Mass was held for Canberra’s Carmelite Sisters, who are departing the ACT for Melbourne after 50 years of dedicated service. Source: Catholic Voice.
Josephites’ pioneering work in education lives on in Timor-Leste today
As the 25th anniversary of the referendum for Timor-Leste’s independence approaches, international development organisation Mary MacKillop Today has reflected on the education opportunities started by Australian Josephites 30 years ago.
Faith gathering fills families with Fire and hope for the future
Young people, families and participants of all ages gathered for two days of deepening their faith at the Adelaide Fire Weekend. Source: The Southern Cross.
Driving migrants away from safe, legal sanctuary is ‘a grave sin’: Pope
Working to turn migrants away from the prospect of peace and security in a new country is “a grave sin”, Pope Francis said. Source: OSV News.
Church in Congo calls for more help in fight against deadly viral disease
As Congo remained the epicentre of the latest mpox outbreak, Church leaders in the country called for increased action and expressed concern at the surging cases. Source: NCR Online.
Brother declares ‘no faith’ in Vatican probe of disappeared girl
After initially expressing hope that a Vatican investigation into his sister’s disappearance more than 40 years ago reflected “a desire of Pope Francis for the truth”, the brother of Emanuela Orlandi is now voicing “no confidence” in the probe. Source: Crux.