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Black smoke signals failure of first conclave vote
The first vote in the papal conclave to select the next pope has ended, with black smoke emerging from the Sistine Chapel’s chimney at 9pm local time (5am AEST). Source: The Age.
Cardinals urged to choose ‘the pope the world needs’
At Mass before the conclave, the dean of the College of Cardinals urged his brothers to choose the shepherd the Church and all of humanity need “at this difficult and complex and tormented” turning point in history. Source: CNS.
Australians donate more than $250,000 to Lebanon appeal
Australians have generously provided more than $250,000 to an appeal to support the people of Lebanon, following the Israeli–Hezbollah conflict. Source: ACBC.
Helping older people avoid hospital admission ‘a win for everyone’
St Vincent’s Hospital in Melbourne is transforming care for older people who present to the Emergency Department, enabling many of them to avoid hospital admission. Source: CHA.
Indigenous academic describes how ‘old people taught me many things’
Community members, scholars and elders gathered at the University of Notre Dame Australia’s Broome Campus for the Lucy (Ngarbal) Marshall Oration of the Chair of Indigenous Knowledges.
Couples discuss joys and challenges of married life
Couples came from across Melbourne to participate in the new “Beyond the Vows” event and to hear speakers share their insights on what makes a strong marriage. Source: Melbourne Catholic.
Indian archbishop says fighting with Pakistan ‘only brings death and destruction’
A Catholic archbishop in India says the nation’s government “has demonstrated considerable restraint in selection of targets and method of execution” after a series of strikes against Pakistan and Pakistan-controlled Kashmir. Source: Crux.
UK bishop condemns government’s euthanasia impact statement
A Church of England bishop has warned that the British Government’s impact assessment on the bill to introduce assisted suicide in England and Wales makes for “chilling reading”. Source: The Tablet.
Seven Capuchin Franciscan friars killed in bus crash in Nigeria
Catholics in Nigeria are mourning the death of seven Capuchin Franciscan friars who died in a road accident while traveling from Enugu to Cross River state on Saturday. Source: OSV News.