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Vatican releases first photo of Pope since hospitalisation
For the first time since Pope Francis was hospitalised a month ago, the Vatican press office released a photograph showing him concelebrating Mass yesterday in the chapel at Rome’s Gemelli hospital. Source: OSV News.
Pope approves next phase of Synod, sets path to 2028 assembly
Pope Francis has approved the next phase of the Synod of Bishops on Synodality, launching a three-year implementation process culminating in an ecclesial assembly at the Vatican in October 2028. Source: CNS.
Queensland church leaders welcome pause on anti-discrimination reforms
Queensland church leaders have welcomed the Crisafulli Government’s decision to pause changes to the Anti-Discrimination Act to allow “further consultation and policy work”. Source: The Catholic Leader.
Victorian Government urged to support community service organisations
The Victorian Government’s 2025-26 Budget must prioritise the funding of critical services that support marginalised people and communities to flourish, Jesuit Social Services says.
New foundation to provide formation programs and resources for lay leaders
Virginia Ryan has been appointed as the first chief executive officer of the newly established Catholic Leadership Foundation, which will provide formation programs and resources for lay Catholic leaders.
Principals prepare for Jubilee Year pilgrimage
Catholic Schools Broken Bay principals are preparing for a Jubilee Year pilgrimage, which will be the culmination of an innovative professional development and formation program that will also benefit students.
Patriarch Bartholomew says Great Schism tensions ‘not insurmountable’
Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew I of Constantinople has offered a hopeful historical assessment of the traditional 1054 date for the Great Schism between Rome and Constantinople, suggesting that tensions developed gradually over time and are not insurmountable. Source: CNA.
Indonesia’s human rights minister proposes religious freedom law
Indonesia’s Catholic human rights minister has proposed enacting a religious freedom law to end discrimination against minority groups in the Muslim-majority nation. Source: UCA News.
Vatican says release of Cuban prisoners ‘a sign of great hope’
Cuba has granted early release to 553 prisoners following a deal mediated by the Holy See and completing an agreement struck with former US president Joe Biden during his days in office. Source: Vatican News.