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Pope says illness has given him deepened perspective on ‘absurdity’ of war
Offering further confirmation of his ongoing recovery, Pope Francis has written to Italy’s leading newspaper from his hospital room to call for “disarming the earth” in the context of various wars, including Ukraine and Gaza. Source: Crux.
From Poland to Bunbury: New bishop ordained today
Bishop-elect George Kolodziej SDS will be ordained and installed as the Fifth Bishop of Bunbury today, in a ceremony to be livestreamed on the Bunbury Diocese’s YouTube channel.
Queensland Government urged to help stop decline in volunteer numbers
Brisbane Archdiocese has urged the Queensland Government to swiftly implement reforms to rejuvenate volunteering, amidst warnings that vital community services could be at risk without immediate action.
Archbishop Comensoli delivers 2025 Patrick Oration
The annual Patrick Oration, delivered on the feast of St Patrick, has become an important occasion for reflecting on the life of the Church and its mission in Melbourne. Source: Melbourne Catholic.
Renters need $130k annual income to afford average property: report
Australian renters now need an annual income of $130,000 to comfortably rent an average unit, with even six-figure earners facing housing costs exceeding 30 per cent of their income in capital cities and many regional areas, a new report has found. Source: The Guardian.
Graphic story of Caritas, disability and dreams coming true
This week, Caritas Australia’s Project Compassion campaign turns the spotlight on Lam from Vietnam, who was supported in fulfilling his dream of becoming a graphic designer.
Students can explore and restore St Peter’s without leaving home
Students now have a chance to be an explorer-restorer of St Peter’s Basilica in the 3D blocky world of Minecraft. Source: OSV News.
Declaring PNG a Christian nation ‘will not have a real impact’
Papua New Guinea being declared a Christian nation may offer the impression that the country will improve, but it is only “an illusion”, according to a Catholic priest in the country. Source: RNZ.
Nicaraguan dictatorship tightens monitoring of Catholic priests
The dictatorship of Daniel Ortega and his co-president and wife, Rosario Murillo, in Nicaragua continues to persecute the Catholic Church and other Christian communities. Source: CNA.