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Flock turn to Flocknote to stay connected to Church
Software designed for churches is helping Brisbane parishioners stay in the loop. Source: The Catholic Leader.
Mosaic ready for Basilica of St Paul Outside the Walls
The Vatican Mosaic Studio of the Fabric of Saint Peter has completed the mosaic medallion dedicated to Pope Leo XIV, the Holy See Press Office announced yesterday. Source: Vatican News.
US Catholics support immigrants after fatal ICE shooting
In the days after a United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent killed Renee Good in Minneapolis, there has been an upwelling of community prayer and support for people targeted by the government’s immigration crackdown. Source: NCR Online.
Syro-Malabar head concerned by Christian emigration from India
The head of the Syro-Malabar Church expressed concern at the “fall” in India’s Christian population, warning that this weakens the Church’s public presence. Source: The Tablet.
PM uses Old Testament to justify religious text exemptions
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has used the Old Testament of the Bible to justify carving out religious texts in his bill solely focused on stopping hate on the basis of race and ethnicity. Source: The Australian.
NT Government to introduce euthanasia legislation in mid-2026
The Northern Territory Government will introduce a bill on voluntary assisted dying in mid-2026, following a long parliamentary inquiry into the legislation that concluded in September. Source: The Catholic Weekly.
Pope proclaims Franciscan Jubilee Year
Pope Leo XIV has proclaimed a “Special Year of St Francis” to commemorate the 800th anniversary of the saint’s death. Source: CNA.
Not-for-profit healthcare sector welcomes proposed funding reform
Australia’s not-for-profit private healthcare sector has backed the federal Government’s proposal for a new funding mechanism that puts private hospitals on a sustainable footing, removes complexity, and focuses on delivering quality care to patients. Source: CHA.
On the road to helping young people navigate life’s big questions
Covering a region of more than 88,000 square kilometres, Canberra-Goulburn Archdiocese’s Healthy Relationships Team spends much of the year travelling between towns, delivering sessions to students across southern New South Wales. Source: Catholic Voice.