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Retreat helps Catholics prepare for Eucharistic Congress
Canberra and Goulburn Catholics gathered at a Eucharistic Retreat Day on Saturday, one of the archdiocese’s first opportunities to prepare spiritually for the 2028 International Eucharistic Congress in Sydney. Source: Catholic Voice.
Suspended Catholic priest jailed for murder in Uganda
A suspended Catholic priest in Uganda has been sentenced to 31 years in prison after pleading guilty to the murder of a Uganda Revenue Authority official and the attempted murder of a man who tried to help. Source: EWTN News.
Wildfires in Spain force monastery evacuation
Wildfires burning through central Spain forced a community of Augustinian sisters to evacuate their monastery as flames threatened the region. Source: Catholic Review.
Vatican to host first conference of Christians and Confucians
The Vatican will launch its first conference of Christians and Confucians to expand the Catholic Church’s outreach to the Asian ethical tradition. Source: National Catholic Register.
Artistic freedom doesn’t justify mocking of beliefs: Archbishop Fisher
Sydney Archbishop Anthony Fisher OP has defended Catholics’ right to publicly oppose performances that mock their faith, arguing that artistic freedom does not justify the denigration of beliefs held sacred by millions. Source: The Catholic Weekly.
Technology must serve truth and the common good: Pope
Pope Leo XIV has encouraged communicators to ensure that every technological tool is placed “at the service of truth and the common good”, as the Church reflects on the opportunities and challenges presented by artificial intelligence. Source: Vatican News.
Catholic Social Services congratulates new premier
Catholic Social Services Australia has congratulated Ben Carroll on his appointment as the Premier of Victoria, after Jacinta Allan resigned from the post yesterday.
Religious education symposium connects theory with practice
The evolving role of religious education in contemporary learning environments was discussed at Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools inaugural religious education symposium. Source: Melbourne Catholic.
Interfaith program helps students build bridges
More than 150 students from six schools across Greater Sydney gathered celebrate the conclusion of this year’s session of the Interfaith Encounters Program. Source: Catholic Mission.