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Appointment Bishops

Archbishop Fisher given Vatican role

Pope Leo XIV has appointed Sydney Archbishop Anthony Fisher OP to the Vatican’s Dicastery for Promoting Christian Unity. Source: The Catholic Weekly.

Bishops Pope Leo XIV

Melbourne Archbishop has private audience with Pope Leo

Melbourne Archbishop Peter A Comensoli met with Pope Leo XIV during a private audience at the Vatican this week, part of an official visit to Rome during the 2025 Jubilee Year.  Source: Melbourne Catholic.

Bishops Pope Leo XIV

Your life, ministry must be marked by essential virtues, Pope tells bishops

A bishop is a man of deep faith who is filled with hope and stays close to his people, Pope Leo XIV said yesterday. Source: CNS.

Bishops Eastern Rite

Cardinal Bychok takes possession of his titular church in Rome 

Cardinal Mykola Bychok CSsR took possession of his titular church in Rome in an official ceremony on Sunday. Source: Ukrainian Catholic Church.

Appointment Bishops

Pope appoints new Archbishop of Hobart

Pope Leo XIV has appointed Melbourne Auxiliary Bishop Anthony Ireland as the new Archbishop of Hobart, the Vatican announced on Friday. Source: ACBC Media Blog. 

Bishops

He’s travelled to Brisbane many times but this visit was different

Archbishop-designate Shane Mackinlay touched down in Brisbane as part of a short stay yesterday to introduce himself and meet with leaders and staff of his new archdiocese. Source: The Catholic Leader.

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.

Bishops Middle East

Australian bishops call for peace in Gaza

Australian bishops have echoed Pope Leo XIV’s pleas for peace in Gaza, and have called for urgent dialogue and for humanitarian aid to reach those in need. Source: ACBC Media Blog.

Bishops First Nations

Darwin bishop says reconciliation a sacred responsibility for all Christians

As Australia observes National Reconciliation Week 2025, Darwin Bishop Charles Gauci says reconciliation is a sacred responsibility for all Christians and people of goodwill. Source: Darwin Diocese.Â