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Education Pope Leo XIV

Teachers urged to educate students to have rich spiritual lives

Pope Leo XIV has urged Catholic teachers to focus less on pre-professional outcomes and more on educating students to have rich spiritual lives and use technology in ways that keep human dignity front and centre. Source: NCR Online.

World Youth Day

Organisers say release of masterplan a declaration of faith and hope

Organisers of World Youth Day 2027 in South Korea have formally unveiled the plans for the event, which is expected to draw more than one million young people from across the world. Source: UCA News.

Middle East

Metro station dedicated to Virgin Mary opens in Tehran

A new underground metro station in Iran dedicated to the Virgin Mary offers an opportunity for daily commuters to reflect on God’s love for all, Cardinal Dominique Mathieu of Tehran-Isfahan said. Source: OSV News.

Euthanasia Victoria

MPs expecting fiery debate over proposed assisted dying reforms

Victorian Labor MPs are preparing to move amendments to their party’s proposed assisted dying reforms, as parliamentarians brace for fiery debate to stretch into the early hours this week. Source: The Age.

HIgher Education Pope Leo XIV

Catholic universities must promote growth in faith and knowledge: Pope

Catholic universities must help students develop a broad vision, one that integrates faith, spirituality, and knowledge of the world. Source: CNS. 

Interfaith

CRA recommits to historic document’s call to interfaith dialogue

On the 60th anniversary of the promulgation of the Second Vatican Council’s Nostra Aetate document on the Church’s relationship with non-Christian religions, Catholic Religious Australia has pledged to recommit to the document’s call to interfaith dialogue and collaboration.

In The Dioceses Parish Life

Western Sydney’s newest parish gets a home

Parramatta Diocese has celebrated a major milestone for its newest parish of St Luke’s, Marsden Park, with the official opening of the parish’s new building.

Leadership Religious Orders

Josephites elect new congregational leadership team

The Sisters of Saint Joseph have elected a new congregational leadership team to carry forward the congregation’s vision and directions over the next five years.

Synodality Western Australia

Perth Archdiocese to establish Diocesan Pastoral Council 

Perth Archdiocese is entering an important new chapter in its synodal journey with the establishment of the Diocesan Pastoral Council. Source: The Record.