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Vatican rejects moves to proclaim Mary as co-redemeer
While praising devotion to Mary, the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith has firmly rejected moves to formally proclaim Mary as “co-redemptrix” or “co-mediatrix”. Source: CNS.
Bishops meet Jewish leaders in Sydney
Australia’s Catholic bishops have met with Jewish leaders in Sydney for the 2025 annual conversation. Source: ACBC Media Blog.
More than 6000 to attend Catholic Youth Festival
The Australian Catholic Youth Festival has reached its registration capacity, with more than 6000 people set to attend the festival in Melbourne later this month.
Right to Life rally condemns ACT’s controversial assisted dying law
Opponents of the ACT’s voluntary assisted dying legislation gathered outside the territory’s Legislative Assembly on Monday, marking the first day the controversial law came into effect. Source: Catholic Voice.
Christian leaders ‘Celebrate Jesus’ in prayer and solidarity
More than 1000 Christians from across denominations and traditions gathered at the Hurstville Entertainment Centre in Sydney for the “Celebrate Jesus – Together in Unity” event hosted by the Christian Alliance Council of NSW. Source: The Catholic Weekly.
Students to give their views on future direction of the Church
Working out how to collect the thoughts of tens of thousands of students on the future direction of the Church in South Australia was at the fore of a meeting of Catholic Education South Australia principals. Source: The Southern Cross.
‘Suffering is immense’: Caritas appeals for more aid to Sudan
Caritas Australia is calling on the international community to stand in solidarity with the people of Sudan, as escalating violence in El Fasher and across the country pushes millions further into crisis.
Venice built temporary bridge to island cemetery for All Souls Day
The city of Venice revived a long-dormant tradition of constructing a temporary bridge to San Michele island cemetery to allow people to pay their respects to the dead on All Souls Day. Source: Crux.
Church leaders in Mexico demand action after mayor murdered
The Mexican bishops’ conference has condemned the murder of a mayor, who was assassinated after pleading for federal assistance in combating drug cartels – which extort avocado growers in his municipality in western Michoacán state. Source: OSV News.