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Bipartisan election pledge to restore Melbourne’s St Patrick’s Cathedral
Melbourne Archbishop Peter A Comensoli has welcomed a bipartisan commitment from Australia’s two major political parties to kickstart the restoration and revitalisation of St Patrick’s Cathedral and the surrounding precinct. Source: Melbourne Catholic.
Next pope must be open to all, some cardinals say
The next pope needs to continue the path set by Pope Francis – promoting a Church that is welcoming, listens to everyone and unifies, some members of the College of Cardinals told reporters yesterday. Source: CNS.
Call for national approach to climate planning in health sectorÂ
Catholic Health Australia is calling on the next federal government to support not-for-profit health and aged care providers to deal with climate-related disasters, such as extreme heatwaves and floods.Â
Sisters of Mercy demonstrate ‘exemplary commitment’ to safeguarding
A safeguarding audit report has found solid safeguarding practices are in place for the Sisters of Mercy Brisbane. Source: ACSL.
Calvary appoints new national chief executiveÂ
Calvary Health Care has announced the appointment of Damien Bruce as its national chief executive officer from September 1, following the retirement of current chief Martin Bowles.
Cathedral visit highlights shared values Â
Senior students from Al Faisal Islamic college in western Sydney say they have gained invaluable insights into the shared values of Muslims and Catholics following a visit to the city’s St Mary’s Cathedral. Source: The Catholic Weekly.
Disgraced cardinal withdraws from conclave
Cardinal Angelo Becciu said he would not participate in the conclave beginning next Wednesday, out of obedience to Pope Francis. Source: The Tablet.
Pope left all the money in his bank account to prisoners
At the end of his life, Pope Francis made one last symbolic gesture: he emptied his personal bank account to donate 200,000 euros ($A356,000) to the prisoners he had long championed. Source: NCR Online.
Philippines becomes first nation to consecrate itself to Divine Mercy
The Philippines made history on Sunday by becoming the first nation in the world to consecrate itself entirely to Jesus through his Divine Mercy. Source: CNA.