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Vatican formally nominates judges in Fr Rupnik trial
The Vatican has formally nominated the panel of judges that will form the tribunal in the canonical trial against Slovenian Fr Marko Rupnik on charges of spiritual and sexual abuse. Source: OSV News.
Fire damages monastery where saint received first Holy Communion
A fire severely damaged a 17th-century monastery outside of Milan in northern Italy, where St Carlo Acutis received his first Holy Communion, forcing 21 cloistered nuns to flee the blaze. Source: CNA.
London Rosary Crusade attracts 2000 faithful
At least 2000 faithful participated in an annual London Rosary Crusade of Reparation on Saturday – a notably large gathering that organisers hope reflects a fledgling revival of faith in England. Source: National Catholic Register.
Parish priest describes Gaza’s ‘tsunami’ of destruction
As a peace deal nears, Fr Gabriel Romanelli, parish priest of Gaza City’s Catholic parish, said the entire Gaza Strip has experienced a “tsunami” of destruction. Source: OSV News.
Australian religious celebrate Jubilee of Consecrated Life
Australian religious were among 4000 consecrated men and women from around the world on pilgrimage to Rome to celebrate the Jubilee of Consecrated Life, from October 8-12. Source: Catholic Religious Australia.
One in seven Australians lives below the poverty line, study reveals shows
There’s an urgent call to help those in poverty, as new figures reveal a soaring number of Australians living below the line. Source: 9News.com.au.
‘No idea, faith or policy justifies killing,’ Pope says at prayer vigil
In the presence of the original statue of Our Lady of Fatima, which has one of the bullets from the attempted assassination in 1981 of St John Paul II embedded in its crown, Pope Leo XIV called for the warring to lay down their weapons. Source: CNS.
Marist Brother receives Australian Catholic University’s highest honour
Scholar and educator Brother Michael Green FMS has received Australian Catholic University’s highest honour.
Revisiting Vatican II’s teaching on other religions
Almost 60 years to the day since the Second Vatican Council published a ground-breaking document examining the Church’s approach to Judaism and other religions, Adelaide Archdiocese will host an hour-long webinar on ecumenical and interfaith matters. Source: The Southern Cross.