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Burn with the fire of God’s love: Pope
Spending the day with the poor, Pope Leo XIV prayed that Catholics would make sure their parishes are welcoming of all people and would be “on fire” with God’s love. Source: OSV News.
Catholic sector backs national approach to working with children checks
The National Catholic Education Commission has welcomed the commitment of Australia’s attorneys-general to move toward a national checking capability for the state-based working with children checks.
Caritas Australia urges supporters to sign Gaza petition
Caritas Australia has made an urgent appeal to the Albanese Government and international community to prevent a possible catastrophic drop in humanitarian aid to Gaza, with levels already life-threateningly low.
NSW Premier says it’s ‘our duty’ to celebrate Christianity in public life
New South Wales Premier Chris Minns has spoken candidly about his Catholic faith and the importance of the public celebration of Christianity in the state. Source: The Catholic Weekly.
A new horizon of service
Fr Justin Glyn SJ has offered a reflection on the Jesuit formation process after he and Fr Jamie Calder SJ made their final vows this month at the Chapel of the Holy Spirit, Newman College, Melbourne. Source: Australian Jesuits.
Pilgrims flock to seaside town to honour St Mary MacKillop’s legacy
Pilgrims filled the seaside town of Eden, New South Wales, for the annual St Mary of the Cross Pilgrimage, celebrating the enduring legacy of Australia’s first saint. Source: Catholic Voice.
US archbishop brands Putin-Trump summit a ‘failure’
The Alaska summit between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin failed to address the “fundamental moral and geopolitical questions” of Russia’s war on Ukraine, a US Ukrainian Catholic leader said. Source: NCR Online.
Paper claims Vatican II reforms contributed to drop in Mass attendances
An economics paper published last month on religious service attendance trends in 66 countries concluded that the implementation of reforms associated with the Second Vatican Council likely contributed to subsequent Mass attendance declines. Source: CNA.
Another delay in Hong Kong trial of Catholic media tycoon
The trial of a Catholic democracy activist in Hong Kong on charges of collusion with foreigners and seditious activity was delayed – again – on Friday, due to concerns over the defendant’s health. Source: Crux.