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Refugee family looks for shelter in Australia and finds a community
At a Refugee Week event in Western Sydney, the story of one Syrian family stood out as a powerful reminder of what true welcome looks like. Source: Catholic Outlook.
Fire Weekend a hot spot for faith formation and renewal experience
The Adelaide Fire Weekend is returning this month, with the event promising to “fan into flame” the gift of faith among youth, young adults, families and participants of all ages. Source: The Southern Cross.
Pope’s message of hope to Ukrainian Greek Catholics
Amid Russia’s war on Ukraine, the faith of Ukrainians is being “sorely tested,” but God “will have the last word, and life will conquer death,” Pope Leo XIV said at the weekend. Source: OSV News.
Ecumenical group opposes Duterte’s request for temporary release
An ecumenical human rights group has opposed the request of former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte for the International Criminal Court to temporarily release him from detention. Source: Crux.
Jesuit astrophysicist says ‘science not against God’
Jesuit astrophysicist Fr Pavel Gabor says the Vatican Observatory attests that “science is not against God” – and the nexus of science and spirituality invites humankind to contemplate the Lord’s wondrous works. Source: Catholic Review.
Australian priest ordained by Pope Leo ‘blessed and honoured’
Pope Leo XIV ordained 32 men to the priesthood on Friday, including Australian Fr John Vespa, calling on them to draw inspiration from the many examples of priestly holiness in the Church’s 2000-year history. Source: CNA.
Catholic sector says push toward national numeracy check adds up
The National Catholic Education Commission has welcomed the decision by Australia’s education ministers to progress the implementation of a national numeracy check in year 1 as identified in the Better Fairer Schools Agreement.
Church called to embrace full scope of its social mission
In an evening of reflection, challenge and renewal, Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB and Catholic Social Services Australia executive director Jerry Nockles called on the Church to embrace the full scope of its social mission with bold faith and humble compassion. Source: The Record.
Plibersek says financial reforms will make a huge difference to lives of Australians
Increases in power bills and superannuation guarantees are set to affect millions of Australians in coming days, as Labor lauds rises in the minimum wage from July 1. Source: The Australian.