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Appointment Bishops

Bishop Mackinlay ‘deeply honoured’ to be appointed Archbishop of Brisbane

Pope Leo XIV has appointed Sandhurst Bishop Shane Mackinlay to succeed Archbishop Mark Coleridge as the Archbishop of Brisbane. Source: ACBC.

Pope Leo XIV Weapons

We must not become accustomed to war: Pope

The world must resist the allure of modern weapons which threaten to give conflicts a ferocity surpassing that of previous wars, Pope Leo XIV said yesterday. Source: CNS.

Refugees

Government urged to do more for refugees and asylum seekers

Refugee Week is an opportunity to celebrate the positive contributions refugees from a wide array of cultures have made to Australian life, the Catholic Alliance for People Seeking Asylum says.

Middle East

Caritas workers ignore risks to help those in need

As violence escalates across the Middle East, Caritas Jerusalem remains unwavering in its mission to deliver life-saving humanitarian assistance to the region’s most vulnerable, despite mounting risks and operational challenges. Source: Caritas Australia.

Spirituality

New era in New Town as Josephite centre becomes Mary MacKillop Centre

The Josephite Mission and History Centre at New Town in Hobart has entered a new era as a Mary MacKillop Spirituality Centre. Source: Hobart Archdiocese.

Evangelisation HIgher Education

Evangelisation stall offers life course for university  students

University students like Heath Gaydon are bringing the wisdom of the Church to their peers at a critical time in their lives. Source: The Catholic Leader.

Euthanasia United Kingdom

Cardinal warns of care home, hospice closures if assisted suicide bill passes

Dozens of British Catholic hospices and care homes could be forced to close if MPs vote in favour of assisted suicide on Friday, Cardinal Vincent Nichols has said. Source: Catholic Herald.

Caribbean

Cuban bishops urge leaders to address nation’s economic crisis

The bishops of Cuba say the island nation’s economic situation and its people’s dire circumstances can no longer be ignored and must be addressed by its leaders. Source: OSV News.

Sport

Racing driver uses ‘Mary’s Meals’ on wheels to help fight famine

The 24 Hours of Le Mans is one of motorsport’s most historic races. But for Ferdinand Habsburg, it was a chance to give back to those in need. Source: Aleteia.