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Pope bestows palliums on 35 new archbishops
On the feast of Sts Peter and Paul yesterday, Pope Leo XIV personally placed the pallium on the shoulders of 35 metropolitan archbishops, urging them to follow the example of the patron saints of Rome. Source: OSV News.
Archbishop celebrates final Mass before departing for Rome
Our Lady of the Rosary Cathedral in the Broken Bay Diocese was overflowing with parishioners, friends, family and diocesan colleagues for Archbishop Anthony Randazzo’s final Mass in the cathedral before leaving to take up his new role in the Holy See this week.
Archbishop reflects on Solomons ministry
Archbishop Christopher Cardone OP of Honiara, Solomon Islands, has a habit of saying “yes” to the Holy Spirit’s plans. Source: The Catholic Leader.
Bishops condemn ‘antisemitism in all its forms’
Australia’s Catholic bishops have condemned “antisemitism in all its forms” in its submission to the Royal Commission into Antisemitism and Social Cohesion. Source: Melbourne Catholic.
Bishops welcome decision to raise minimum wage
Australia’s Catholic bishops have welcomed the pay rise for almost three million workers. Source: ACBC Media Blog.
‘Let’s live’: Bishop Daniel Meagher installed in Rockhampton
Bishop Daniel Meagher has been installed as the 11th Bishop of Rockhampton in a ceremony at St Joseph’s Cathedral in the regional Queensland city. Source: The Catholic Weekly.
Christians make valuable contribution to society: Cardinal
“Christian communities in Victoria make an extraordinary contribution to the daily life of this state,” Cardinal Mykola Bychok told those gathered at the Victorian Christian Communities Dinner last week. Source: Ukrainian Catholic Church.
Bishops encourage study of Pope Leo XIV’s first encyclical
The Australian Catholic Bishops Conference has encouraged the faithful to read Magnifica Humanitas and consider ways in which Pope Leo’s encyclical can be applied locally. Source: ACBC Media Blog.
Ministry and migration on agenda for Oceania bishops
Building bridges across Oceania through dignified and respectful migration, and fostering ministry through digital communication, were among the issues on the agenda for Catholic bishops meeting on the Western Pacific island of Guam. Source: ACBC Media Blog.