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Archbishop Costelloe says Pope’s funeral was ‘solemn and dignified’
The funeral for Pope Francis was “solemn and dignified”, Australian Catholic Bishops Conference President, Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB said. Source: ACBC Media Blog.
Church’s youngest cardinal says Francis was ‘Pope of Peace’
Melbourne-based Cardinal Mykola Bychok, who will be among a select group of bishops helping to pick the next pope, has paid tribute to the late Francis as a “pope of peace”. Source: SBS News.
Australian Catholics mourn Pope Francis
Australian Catholic Bishops Conference President, Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB, says Pope Francis will be remembered as a man of simplicity, humility and compassion. Source: ACBC Media Blog.
‘Hope is at the heart of Easter’
Australia’s bishops have spoken of renewal and reasons for hope in their Easter messages to the faithful during this Jubilee Year.
Eucharist keeps 103-year-old bishop strong and joyful
At 103 years of age, Mexican Bishop Emeritus José de Jesús Sahagún de la Parra is a living witness to the history of the Catholic Church. Source: CNA.
Minimum wage rise needed to keep Australians out of poverty: Bishops
The Australian Catholic Bishops Conference has argued for a 4.5 per cent rise in the national minimum wage. Source: ACBC Media Blog.
Bishops set out issues to reflect on before voting
Australia’s Catholic bishops say the federal election is an opportunity to bring hope where hope has been lost, especially for the vulnerable and disadvantaged. Source: ACBC Media Blog.
Campion College honours Cardinal Pell with grand gesture
Campion College, the liberal arts college in Western Sydney, has honoured the late Cardinal George Pell by naming its grand hall after him.
Archdiocese bids farewell to Bishop-Elect Percy
With a host of assembled clergy, hymns soaring and a cathedral filled with well-wishers, the Canberra-Goulburn Archdiocese turned out in force to bid a heartfelt farewell to Bishop-Elect Tony Percy. Source: Catholic Voice.