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Australian priest ordained by Pope Leo ‘blessed and honoured’
Pope Leo XIV ordained 32 men to the priesthood on Friday, including Australian Fr John Vespa, calling on them to draw inspiration from the many examples of priestly holiness in the Church’s 2000-year history. Source: CNA.
Catholic sector says push toward national numeracy check adds up
The National Catholic Education Commission has welcomed the decision by Australia’s education ministers to progress the implementation of a national numeracy check in year 1 as identified in the Better Fairer Schools Agreement.
Church called to embrace full scope of its social mission
In an evening of reflection, challenge and renewal, Perth Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB and Catholic Social Services Australia executive director Jerry Nockles called on the Church to embrace the full scope of its social mission with bold faith and humble compassion. Source: The Record.
Plibersek says financial reforms will make a huge difference to lives of Australians
Increases in power bills and superannuation guarantees are set to affect millions of Australians in coming days, as Labor lauds rises in the minimum wage from July 1. Source: The Australian.
Catholic sector backs Queensland decision to continue surgery program
Catholic Health Australia has welcomed the Queensland Government’s decision to continue Surgery Connect by investing $1.2 billion to deliver 30,000 surgeries next year.
Advocates slam political inaction on gambling reforms
Australia risks losing a whole generation of kids to gambling, as criticisms are levelled at the Albanese Government for failing to implement reforms from a landmark report two years on. Source: Canberra Times.
Pope Leo reaffirms commitment to full communion with Orthodox Church
Meeting a delegation from the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople, Pope Leo XIV on Saturday reaffirmed the Catholic Church’s commitment to the path of reconciliation and unity with the Orthodox Church. Source: Vatican News.
Catholic media’s vital role in spreading Gospel in a digital age
Catholic media play a vital role in bearing truth and witnessing to the Gospel, especially amid the digital age and a crucial moment for the Church, said experts during a panel discussion at the US 2025 Catholic Media Conference. Source: OSV News.
Woman attacks toddler with pepper spray during Mass in Brazil
A woman attacked a two-year-old girl and her parents with pepper spray during Mass in Brazil after allegedly being annoyed by the child’s behaviour. Source: Crux.