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Areté Centre opens applications for 2026 missionary program
The Areté Centre for Missionary Leadership has opened applications for the 2026 intake of its acclaimed Foundations of Missionary Leadership program for Catholics seeking to deepen their faith and be formed to lead with purpose in today’s Church.
Reject all that leads us away from Christ: Pope
Pope Leo XIV’s prayer intention for the month of July is for formation in discernment. Source: Vatican News.
Pixar space adventure a treat, if not a classic
Intriguing connections are made and emotional insights provided in the course of the animated adventure Elio. While this Pixar production doesn’t necessarily rise to the rank of a classic, as some of that studio’s productions have, it is certainly a treat — and one that’s appropriate for all but the tiniest movie fans. Source: OSV News.
Vinnies NSW and Qld launch appeals for Alfred victims
The St Vincent de Paul Societies in NSW and Queensland have launched appeals to help people who have been impacted by Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred.
Doctors say Pope’s continuing improvement sees him out of danger
Pope Francis is no longer in imminent danger from double pneumonia his doctors have announced for the first time. Source: NCR.
Churches reach out to local communities hit by floods and winds
Queenslanders are rallying after Ex Tropical Cyclone Alfred brought flooding rains and damaging winds to parts of the state across the weekend. Source: Catholic Leader.
Peak health bodies accuse insurers of prioritising profit over patients
Private health sector peak bodies have slammed the proposal of a “hardship package” by the corporate health insurance industry as failing to address the serious viability challenges of Australia’s private health system.
Honouring the efforts of women in forming a more synodal Church
International Women’s Day is an opportunity to reflect on and honour the efforts of many women in forming a more inclusive and participatory church, according to the Director of the National Centre for Pastoral Research. Source: Catholic Voice.
Cash boost for millions of Australians receiving Centrelink payments
Millions of Australians receiving Centrelink payments will get a slight bump after the latest round of social security indexation kicks in this month. Source: news.com.au.