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PM formally invites Pope Leo XIV to Australia in Vatican meeting
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has met privately with Pope Leo XIV at the Apostolic Palace in Vatican City, formally inviting the new pontiff to Australia for the International Eucharistic Congress in 2028. Source: ABC News.
Conference explores spiritual and practical dimensions of hope
Catholic Mission’s Mission: One Heart Many Voices conference opened yesterday, with more than 300 participants gathering for the three-day event in Sydney.
Government’s welfare experts call for end to energy rebates
Members of Anthony Albanese’s welfare working group are pushing Labor to end its $6.8 billion power bill rebates and instead funnel taxpayer money into solar panels and renewable batteries for poorer Australians. Source: The Australian.
Geraldton Diocese embarks on major conservation works
Geraldton Diocese has launched a significant conservation initiative, focusing on the restoration and preservation of two of its most cherished heritage sites. Source: The Record.
Great-great-grandmother taught by St Mary inspires school principal
If Emma Fowler is not the first Aboriginal Catholic school principal in South Australia, then she’s almost certainly the second or third. Source: The Southern Cross.
Music therapist provides soundtrack to palliative care
“Where words fail, music speaks.” For music therapist Jessica McCarthy, this isn’t just a quote, it’s something she’s privileged to witness through her work each day, journeying with people through to the end-of-life. Source: VMCH.
Pope Leo vows to continue working toward Christian unity
During a special audience with religious leaders who came to Rome for the inauguration of his papal ministry, Pope Leo XIV vowed to continue working toward Christian unity and promoting dialogue among all religions. Source: Catholic Review.
Pope names new head of institute for marriage and family sciences
Pope Leo XIV has appointed Cardinal Baldassare Reina as grand chancellor of the Pontifical John Paul II Theological Institute for Marriage and Family Sciences, the Holy See has announced. Source: Catholic Herald.
Lisieux celebrates centenary of canonisation of ‘The Little Flower’
Catholics in Normandy commemorated the 100th anniversary of St Thérèse’s of Lisieux’s canonisation with three days of solemn celebrations on May 16-18. Source: OSV News.