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Australian bishops call for peace in Gaza
Australian bishops have echoed Pope Leo XIV’s pleas for peace in Gaza, and have called for urgent dialogue and for humanitarian aid to reach those in need. Source: ACBC Media Blog.
Priests called to be witnesses of God’s love and forgiveness: Pope
In a Church and a world divided and fractured, priests are called to be witnesses of God’s love and forgiveness, which reconciles people and makes them one community, Pope Leo XIV has told new priests. Source: CNS.
New guide to help teachers nurture spirituality in kids
For the first time in Australia, a practical guide has been developed to help educators nurture spirituality in the early years – a proven, yet often overlooked, foundation for children’s lifelong growth and mental health. Source: MercyCare.
Sculpture stolen from Bendigo cathedral found dumped and damaged
An elderly man and two youths have allegedly stolen a controversial 100-kilogram sculpture that was on display at Sacred Heart Cathedral, Bendigo. Source: ABC News.
Centre honouring beloved ‘Little Mother’ opens in Sydney
The Eileen O’Connor Centre has opened in Coogee in Sydney’s east, honouring the life’s work and legacy of the co-founder of Our Lady’s Nurses for the Poor. Source: The Catholic Weekly.
Broken Bay Diocese recognises five centuries of service
Broken Bay Diocese has recognised more than five centuries of cumulative service at its inaugural awards celebration. Source: Broken Bay News.
‘Green Patriarch’ honoured for exceptional ecological leadership
Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew I of Constantinople has been honoured with the Laudato Si’ Award for his exceptional ecological leadership, particularly his profound influence on Pope Francis. Source: Vatican News.
Beatification for Polish nuns martyred in World War II
Their names may have faded from history books, but on May 31, the Church officially remembered 15 Polish nuns who were martyred during World War II. Source: OSV News.
Egyptian court ruling on 1500-year-old monastery in Sinai sparks outcry
Christian leaders have condemned a court ruling that the properties of a 1500-year-old monastery in Sinai belong to the Egyptian state. Source: CNA.