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Everyone must have access to the Bible: Pope
At a time when young people spend so much time in “digital environments”, members of the Catholic Biblical Federation need to ask how they are fulfilling the Second Vatican Council’s mandate to give everyone access to the Bible, Pope Leo XIV said yesterday. Source: CNS.
Two seminarians in Nigeria released but third hostage dies
Two teenage seminarians kidnapped in southern Nigeria in July have been released after a third died while being held hostage. Source: The Tablet.
Public support stops abolition of death penalty in Japan
Japan faces steep challenges in abolishing the death penalty despite repeated calls from human rights groups, legal experts and the Catholic Church, as public support for capital punishment remains overwhelmingly high. Source: UCA News.
Assisted dying laws face challenge from top lawyer in aged care debate
Australia’s euthanasia laws are facing the prospect of a constitutional crisis, with a plan to allow religious aged care homes to reject voluntary assisted dying on their premises facing a challenge from a prominent lawyer. Source: The Australian.
Pope urges governments to support the poor
Before joining people for lunch yesterday, Pope Leo XIV celebrated Mass for the Jubilee of the Poor and prayed that all Christians would share “the love of God, which welcomes, binds up wounds, forgives, consoles and heals”. Source: OSV News.
Catholic sector welcomes $37m funding for national reform
The National Catholic Education Commission says the Albanese Government’s announcement of $37 million in funding for a National Continuous Checking Capability system is a major step towards a consistent, national approach to safeguarding children.
Melbourne holds first Service of Lament
Melbourne Archdiocese held its inaugural Prayer Service of Lament, with abuse survivors, their families, and the wider Catholic community joining archdiocesan clergy and lay leaders in recognising the deep suffering of survivors within the Church. Source: Melbourne Catholic.
Community organisations play ‘vital role’ in disaster recovery
Community organisations play a vital role in disaster recovery in Australia, new research shows. Source: St Vincent de Paul Society.
Diocesan directors praised as ‘the eyes and ears’ of Caritas Australia
Caritas Australia’s diocesan directors met in Sydney last week for their annual gathering, a three-day event focused on strengthening local partnerships, discussing humanitarian action and preparing for Project Compassion 2026.