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Student writes book on friend who survived horror of Yazidi genocide
Emma Stinson, a year 11 student at St Ursula’s College, Toowoomba, has given a voice to a friend and fellow student with a story the world must hear. Source: Toowoomba Diocese.
‘Moment of renewal’ for youth ministry and Catholic education workers
The Areté Centre for Missionary Leadership is inviting educators, parish leaders, youth ministers and all those passionate about forming the next generation to a free public event next week.
Island bishops discuss future of Church in the Pacific
What does it mean to be a Church that is authentically “of the Pacific”? That was the question on the agenda when bishops from around the region gathered for a week of prayer and reflection in Pago Pago, American Samoa. Source: Vatican News.
Pope Leo’s doctoral dissertation to be published
Pope Leo XIV’s dissertation – which he defended in 1987 for his doctoral degree in canon law – will soon be widely available through The Catholic University of America Press in Washington. Source: OSV News.
Eight children fighting for the climate hit the road
In “Future Council”, eight children from various cultures tour Western Europe, discussing and exploring solutions to the world’s greatest environmental challenges. Source: Australian Catholics.
Pope hopes Trump-Putin meeting leads to Ukraine ceasefire
Arriving in Castel Gandolfo, Pope Leo XIV told reporters he hoped US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin can find a way to reach a ceasefire in Russia’s war on Ukraine when they meet in Alaska. Source: CNS.
Bishops hope social justice statement ‘finds a place in people’s hearts’
Townsville Bishop Tim Harris hopes this year’s Australian Catholic Bishops Conference Social Justice Statement will not sit on a shelf but “find a place in people’s hearts”. Source: Catholic Voice.
Catholic sector says health system hamstrung by outdated rules
Catholic Health Australia says the federal Government should expand the roles of care workers, nurses and allied health professionals to improve the productivity and quality of healthcare.
CRA urges government to reform youth justice system
Catholic Religious Australia has written to Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Minister for Indigenous Australians Malarndirri McCarthy, calling on the government to lead a nationally coordinated reform of the youth justice system.