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First biography of Pope Leo launched in Australia
An English version of the first biography of Pope Leo XIV, published in French less than a week after his election on May 8, is now available in Australia. Source: The Catholic Weekly.
Students told they can make a difference, ‘one shovel full at a time’
The theme of “Hope” took centre stage at Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB’s 2025 LifeLink Day launch for primary schools. Source: The Record.
Rome to welcome 500,000 young people for Jubilee of Youth
More than half a million young people from 146 countries are set to arrive in Rome on Monday for the start of the weeklong Jubilee of Youth, which will include a special Jubilee dedicated to Digital Missionaries and Catholic Influencers. Source: OSV News.
Number of abortions in Ireland more than doubles in five years
Abortions in Ireland have spiked in the space of just five years, government figures have revealed. Source: Catholic Review.
Powerful romantic drama of tragedy, redemption and love
“Four Letters of Love” is a romantic drama that tells the story of a couple who were made for each other but become victims of fate. Source: Australian Catholics.
Church backs national working with children checks
Bishops Commission for Professional Standards and Safeguarding chair Bishop Greg Bennet has written to Attorney-General Michelle Rowland in support of a national approach to working with children and vulnerable people checks. Source: ACBC Media Blog.
Pope ends ‘working holiday’ and returns to Rome
Returning to Rome on Tuesday night after a short stay in the nearby town of Castel Gandolfo, Pope Leo XIV called for an end to the arms trade “that goes behind every war”. Source: Crux.
Senators support motion congratulating new Pope
Queensland Senator Matthew Canavan introduced a motion in Parliament yesterday “wishing Pope Leo XIV best wishes for his pontificate”. Source: The Catholic Leader.
Marist 180 endorses damning review of Australia’s human rights record
Catholic youth organisation Marist180 has joined more than 50 civil society organisations in endorsing the Joint NGO Submission to the United Nations Universal Periodic Review of Australia’s human rights record, which was released on Monday.