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Cardinals ask for prayers as they prepare to enter conclave
The Congregation of Cardinals has asked the faithful for prayers as they prepare to enter the conclave to elect a new pope next week. Source: The Tablet.
Rites of conclave to go by the books
The conclave to elect a new pope, scheduled to begin May 7, is governed by two texts: a rule book and a prayer book. Source: CNS.
All Australians should have access to palliative care
The number of Australians aged over 85 is projected to reach more than one million in the next 20 years, presenting a challenge in providing dignity and care for all, write Alex Lynch and Josh Hunt. Source: The Catholic Weekly.
Lawyer who accepted ‘invitation from God’ awarded honorary doctorate
Brisbane Catholic Rowena McNally has been awarded an honorary doctorate from Australian Catholic University for her dedicated service to the Church across two decades. Source: The Catholic Leader.
Lights, camera, ‘Mass for You at Home’
For Fr Chris del Rosario, Mass for You at Home is all about “engagement” and “encounter”. Source: Catholic Outlook.
Honouring Pope Francis’s vision for a missionary Church
Since 2013, the Mission: One Heart, Many Voices conference has been inspired by Pope Francis’ words and direction for the global Church. Source: Catholic Mission.
Inscription on Pope’s tomb has graphic designers in a flap
There’s a slight detail on the late Pontiff’s tomb that is causing much discussion in the world of graphic design. Source: Aleteia.
Bangladesh backs UN proposal for aid corridor to Myanmar
Bangladesh’s interim government says it is open to a United Nations aid corridor through its territory to reach starving civilians in Myanmar’s Rakhine state. Source: UCA News.
Religious affiliations in US stabilise after years of decline
New polling data has found that Americans’ religious affiliations have not greatly changed since 2020, appearing to stabilise following decades of substantial shifts. Source: CNA.