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Put your best feet forward for Myanmar
Jesuit Mission Australia has launched One Foot Raised, calling on Australians to take part in a national movement of solidarity on St Ignatius Day, July 31, to raise awareness and critical funds for the people of Myanmar.
Sri Lankan cardinal honoured with postage stamp
The Sri Lankan government has unveiled a postal stamp honouring Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith for his contributions to the state and society on the 50th anniversary of his priestly ordination. Source: UCA News.
US Catholic Church will not endorse political candidates, despite new ruling
The Catholic Church “maintains its stance of not endorsing or opposing political candidates,” US Conference of Catholic Bishops spokesperson Chieko Noguchi said following a recent court case in which a long-standing federal ban against such activity appeared to have been partly relaxed. Source: OSV News.
Safeguarding body backs calls for reform to Working with Children checks
Australian Catholic Safeguarding Ltd has endorsed the call by the Federal Education Minister Jason Clare to urgently implement reforms to the Working with Children Checks system.
World Youth Day Cross and Icon to return to Australia for youth festival
The official World Youth Day Cross and Icon will arrive in Melbourne as a highlight of the 2025 Australian Catholic Youth Festival, in a special celebration of faith and unity.
BJ completes journey from broccolini farm to priesthood
In a heartwarming celebration of faith and dedication, BJ Perrett was ordained a priest last night at St Patrick’s Cathedral, Toowoomba. Source: Diocese of Toowoomba.
New map ‘will empower’ Indigenous ministries
Two new map layers are now available for each diocese and parish on the Australian Catholic Mapping Online 2021 Census maps, providing information about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Catholics and the birthplaces and languages of Australian Catholics. Source: National Centre for Pastoral Research.
Pope calls for concrete actions to protect environment
Ravaging the earth and creating environmental injustices are not what God had in mind when he entrusted creation to humanity, Pope Leo XIV said in his message for the 2025 World Day of Prayer for Creation. Source: CNS/OSV News
Interfaith gathering an opportunity to think globally, act locally
Canberra-Goulburn Archbishop Christopher Prowse has hosted his annual interfaith luncheon, saying that the global situation was a good reason to come together at the local level and pray for peace. Source: Catholic Voice.