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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.
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.
Australian bishops attend Pope’s Inauguration Mass
The Inauguration Mass for Pope Leo XIV underlined his message of peace and his role as a focal point of unity, said Australian Catholic Bishops Conference President Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB. Source: ACBC Media Blog.
Archbishop says Brisbane ministry ‘most satisfying’ period in his life
In what is likely to be his final Curia Mass before retirement, Brisbane Archbishop Mark Coleridge shared his gratitude for the staff of the Brisbane Archdiocese and encouraged them on the Church’s mission. Source: The Catholic Leader.
Australian bishops welcome Pope Leo XIV
The Australian Catholic Bishops Conference has welcomed the election of Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost as the Pope, now known as Pope Leo XIV.
New Bishop of Armidale says being a shepherd ‘in his blood’
Bishop Peter Murphy was ordained and installed as the 11th Bishop of Armidale at a joyful celebration in the diocese’s Saints Mary and Joseph’s Cathedral last night. Source: ACBC Media Blog.
Australians donate more than $250,000 to Lebanon appeal
Australians have generously provided more than $250,000 to an appeal to support the people of Lebanon, following the Israeli–Hezbollah conflict. Source: ACBC.
Bishops celebrate memorial Mass for Pope Francis
Australia’s Catholic bishops have celebrated a Mass in memory of the late Pope Francis during their May plenary. Source: ACBC.
New bishop says Christians can bring Christ’s light to a dark world
To a world growing ever darker and emptier, Christians can bring people Christ’s light, fullness and “sense of order,” said Bishop Tony Percy following his episcopal ordination as Australia’s newest bishop. Source: The Catholic Weekly.