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Nine-year-old podcaster creates ‘Kid’s Bible in a Year’
A nine-year-old boy from Michigan who wants to be a priest when he grows up has created a kids’ version of the popular “The Bible in A Year” podcast. Source: CNA.
Good News: Catholic Press Association announces 2023 conference
“Speaking with the Heart, the Truth in Love” is the theme for this year’s Australasian Catholic Press Association conference, to take place in Perth on September 6-7.
Corpus Christi film traces feast’s history, explores current reality
The Feast of Corpus Christi – its significance, history and ongoing importance – is the focus of a new documentary produced by the Sydney Centre for Evangelisation. Source: The Catholic Weekly.
Religious affairs category added to journalism’s Kennedy Awards
The national Kennedy Awards for outstanding journalism has introduced a new category, acknowledging the important role that human rights, day-to-day social issues and religion play in society.
Pope talks abortion, LGBTQ rights with young people in new documentary
“It’s boring to talk to a priest,” Pope Francis said with a smile as he began an upfront and informal conversation with 10 young people in Rome on their questions about faith and issues within the Church. Source: OSV News.
Australian Catholics magazine gets a makeover
The latest edition of Australian Catholics magazine, out this month, has a new look and feel. Source: Jesuit Communications.
Archbishop Fisher invites The Project to church
Sydney Archbishop Anthony Fisher OP has invited the boss of Channel Ten and panellists from The Project to attend Mass at St Mary’s Cathedral, criticising the program’s apology for a joke about Jesus as disingenuous and forced. Source: SMH.
Noble profession of journalism must convey the truth: Pope
The work of journalists is to listen and convey the truth of what was really said, Pope Francis has told a Catholic weekly magazine. Source: CNS.
Opus Dei responds to issues raised in ABC program
Opus Dei says it has “deep respect” for men and women who raised concerns about schools linked to the prelature on ABC’s Four Corners program on Monday.