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Top Vatican diplomat arrives in Vietnam to cement ties
The Vatican’s top envoy has arrived on a six-day visit to Vietnam, aimed at further fostering full diplomatic ties with the communist country. Source: UCA News.
Church in Scotland shocked by sudden death bishop-designate
The Church in Scotland is in shock at the sudden death of the new bishop-designate of Dunkeld just days before his ordination service. Source: The Tablet.
Bishops commend document on human dignity for study and reflection
Australia’s Catholic bishops have acknowledged the release of the document, Dignitas Infinita, and commended it for study and reflection. Source: ACBC Media Blog.
Wong steps up debate on Palestinian statehood
Foreign Minister Penny Wong has cleared the ground for a pivotal debate on the conflict in the Middle East by suggesting Australia could recognise a Palestinian state without waiting for years of talks with Israel over a two-state solution. Source: Sydney Morning Herald.
International conference explores ongoing formation of priests
What helps our priests express the Good News effectively throughout their lifelong ministry? Twelve representatives from Australia recently joined a global conference in Rome to explore this topic. Source: The Bridge.
Caritas Australia launches Laudato Si’ Action Plan
Caritas Australia has launched its Laudato Si’ Action Plan, with the charity planning for its role in leading Australia’s Catholic community in a collective response to Pope Francis’ call to “protect our common home”.
Concern for human rights as Nauru detention centre fills up
The growing number of men transferred to the Nauru Processing Centre are distressed and being denied access to human rights information, according to an independent advocacy group representing many of the detainees. Source: ABC News.
Young regional Victorians launch into independence
An innovative home in regional Victoria is giving young locals with disability a springboard to launch their independence. Source: VMCH.
Rwandans mark 30 years since 1994 genocide
As Rwanda marks 30 years since the 1994 genocide, the Catholic bishops in the country have expressed their closeness to survivors of the killings, while urging those convicted of crimes to seek forgiveness. Source: OSV News.