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Son of a librarian spends his birthday in the Vatican Library
Pope Leo XIV spent his birthday yesterday with a visit to the Vatican Library for the first time as Pope and announced plans for the construction of a modern building to house the holdings of the library and the Vatican Apostolic Archive. Source: OSV News.
Women faith leaders and CEOs take aid message to Canberra
Caritas Australia chief executive Kirsten Sayers has joined Christian women leaders and development sector CEOs in Canberra to urge stronger investment in Australian aid as the world faces escalating climate impacts, disasters, conflict and displacement.
Catholic Religious Australia elects new executives
The National Council of Catholic Religious Australia yesterday elected a new vice president and executive member to join president Sr Kari Hatherell OSU on the executive of the council.
Labor to spend $300m on new homes for family violence victims
An additional 500 homes for Australians facing homelessness will be delivered as part of a $300 million cash splash by Labor, as state and territory leaders face renewed pressure over violence against women and girls. Source: News.com.au.
Catholic organisation cares its way to community award
CatholicCare Diocese of Wollongong has been named Outstanding Community Organisation at the 2026 Illawarra Business Awards.
Labor frontbencher plays down threat of  AI extinctionÂ
Labor frontbencher Andrew Charlton has played down doomsday forecasts over an AI extinction threat, insisting Australians should not be overly focused on public warnings from tech bosses. Source: The West Australian.
Cardinal named Pope Leo XIV Sustainability Medal recipient
Cardinal Michael Czerny SJ, former prefect of the Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development, will be honoured next month as the first recipient of the Pope Leo XIV Sustainability Medal. Source: EWTN News.
Pope Benedict’s Regensburg speech was ‘misinterpreted’
Of all the discourses he delivered in his nearly eight-year pontificate – with the exception of his 2013 resignation – Pope Benedict XVI’s September 12, 2006, address at the University of Regensburg sparked unprecedented global reaction. Source: Catholic Review.
Documentary explores the beauty of French cathedralsÂ
A new documentary from American Bishop Robert Barron promises to take viewers on a journey through the gothic cathedrals of France. Source: The Catholic Weekly.