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Pope visits Marian shrine of Our Lady of Good Counsel
Pope Leo XIV visited the Marian shrine of Our Lady of Good Counsel yesterday, where he asked the Virgin Mary for aid to bring God’s word to light through “courageous and wise decisions”. Source: OSV News.
Wells rejects Coalition criticism of Labor’s proposed safety laws
Communications Minister Anika Wells has hit back at Coalition criticism that Labor’s proposed digital safety laws would provide a backdoor to regulate speech. Source: The Australian.
Hobart Archdiocese prepares for 2027 Synod Gathering
The importance of listening deeply, prayer and silence have been underlined as the Hobart Archdiocese prepares for the Synod Gathering in May next year.
Conference explores canonical issues facing the Church today
The Canon Law Society of Australia and New Zealand annual conference last week focused on practical solutions to some of the complex canonical and pastoral issues in the Church today.
Australian foundation’s Rome scholarships offer new path for evangelisation
An Australian foundation is helping priests and seminarians from around the world to study in Rome to strengthen the Church’s evangelising mission. Source: The Catholic Weekly.
From babies to joeys: neonatal incubators donated to animal shelter
Two neonatal incubators that once helped care for Melbourne’s smallest and most vulnerable babies have been given a remarkable second life – helping orphaned and injured Australian wildlife. Source: Mercy Health.
Pope urges academics to ‘seek the truth courageously’
Pope Leo XIV has urged academics from Oxford University to “seek the truth courageously” in the footsteps of St John Henry Newman. Source: OSV News.
German churches alarmed by far-right election victory
Church leaders from across denominations in Germany have voiced deep concern following the victory of a far-right party in a state election. Source: The Tablet.
New documentary traces the life and legacy of St Teresa
An international documentary tracing the life and legacy of St Teresa of Kolkata premiered on Saturday on her feast day, in Kolkata, India, drawing more than 200 people, including dozens of Missionaries of Charity nuns and novices. Source: EWTN News.