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Caritas launches appeal to support PNG communities hit by landslide
Caritas Australia has launched an appeal for Papua New Guinea following the catastrophic landslide that struck the Pacific nation on Friday, as Pope Francis expressed his sorrow and offered prayers for the victims.
Time to learn lessons of Voice referendum failure: Fr Frank Brennan
The Voice to Parliament referendum result was a disaster for the country and a tragedy for First Australians. It’s time to confront what went wrong before we all start forgetting what really went on, writes Fr Frank Brennan SJ. Source: The Australian.
Domestic violence review gets underway amid calls for urgent action
The Albanese Government’s “rapid review” of how to best prevent violence against women will begin today in Sydney before its advice is delivered later this year. Source: ABC News.
Premier, ministers pray for peace with Palestinian Christian community
Sydney’s Palestinian Christians said they were “optimistic” about peace in the Holy Land after NSW Premier Chris Minns and other civic leaders joined their community for Mass on Sunday. Source: The Catholic Weekly.
Parent, health groups call for laws to protect youth against vaping
Catholic School Parents Australia has joined representatives from Australia’s leading health and education bodies in urging the federal Parliament to pass crucial vaping reform legislation. Source: The Educator.
Pope gives practical tips for a Church in ‘permanent state of mission’
“Communion, Creativity, and Tenacity” – Pope Francis delivered these three keywords to the national directors of the Pontifical Mission Societies gathered in Rome for their annual general assembly. Source: Catholic Mission.
Pope to Buddhists: ‘Let’s work together for a more inclusive world’
Pope Francis has reiterated the importance of a closer collaboration between the Church and Buddhists to address the pressing challenges facing the world today. Source: Vatican News.
Eucharistic Congress to embrace theme of ‘fraternity to heal the world’
The International Eucharistic Congress to be held in Quito, Ecuador, this September will emphasise commitment to “life” and “fraternity”, according to the local archbishop. Source: CNA.
Pakistan bishop denounces anti-Christian violence as ‘dark day’
An attack on Christians in north-central Pakistan by an enraged Muslim mob, who accused a Christian man of having defaced the Koran, represents a “dark day” for the country’s Christian community, Pakistan’s top Catholic official has said. Source: Crux.