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Great news: CathNews wins top award
CathNews took out the main award at the Australasian Catholic Press Association annual conference in Canberra last night. Source: ACBC Media Blog.
Catholic sector welcomes increase in home care packages
Catholic Health Australia has welcomed the Albanese Government’s decision to release more Support at Home packages so that older Australians can receive care in their home.
Pope and Israeli President discuss ‘tragic’ situation in Gaza
Pope Leo XIV met with Israeli President Isaac Herzog at the Vatican yesterday, just days after appealing for Israel and Hamas to stop the violence and for Hamas to release the hostages it has held since attacking Israel in October 2023. Source: CNS.
‘Renewal journey’ leads to reestablishment of Lismore pastoral council
Lismore Diocese has reestablished its Diocesan Pastoral Council after an eight-year pause, bringing together clergy, religious and laity to advise the bishop, reflect on the needs of the diocese, encourage participation and consider diverse perspectives.
ACRATH marks two decades of missionÂ
Australian Catholic Religious Against Trafficking in Humans (ACRATH) has marked two decades of mission this week by advocating at Parliament House for the rights of victim/survivors of modern slavery.
Brisbane pilgrims trace the life of Blessed Pier Giorgio
A group of young men from Brisbane have experienced a glimpse of Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati’s life before he is formally declared a saint this weekend. Source: The Catholic Leader.
King Charles visits Birmingham Oratory
King Charles III returned to work yesterday after his European summer holiday with a tour of the Birmingham Oratory to mark the canonisation of St John Henry Newman in 2019. Source: The Tablet.Â
Pope’s condolences to victims and families after Lisbon crash
Pope Leo XIV expressed condolences to victims and their families after the derailment of Lisbon’s historic Elevador da Glória funicular cable car, which killed 17 people. Source: OSV News.
British comedy-drama makes the heart sing
The Ballad of Wallis Island is a British comedy-drama about an eccentric lottery winner who invites his favourite musicians to perform at his island home so that he can relive his fantasies. Source: Australian Catholics.