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All baptised Christians share role in safeguarding faith: Pope
All baptised Christians share in the Church’s mission and, guided by the Holy Spirit, are fit for renewing and building up the Church, Pope Leo XIV said at his weekly general audience. Source: CNS.
Canavan wants Australians to have more babies
Senator Matthew Canavan has never shied away from his Catholic faith, but the new Nationals leader says he is not in the business of salvation – and he warns anyone from thinking the state should be. Source: The Catholic Leader.
New Catholic Mission national director ‘brings a wealth of experience’
The Pontifical Mission Societies have appointed Peter Gates as national director of Catholic Mission, the Pope’s mission agency in Australia, marking a new chapter in the organisation’s leadership. Source: ACBC.
Australians invited to join Palm Sunday rallies for refugees
The St Vincent de Paul Society National Council and Jesuit Refugee Service Australia have called on Australians to join peaceful Palm Sunday rallies around the country in solidarity with refugees and people seeking asylum.
Bishops Commission meeting covers wide-ranging agenda
Social services, international aid, health and aged care were on the agenda for the annual meeting of the Bishops Commission for Social Justice, Mission and Service. Source: ACBC Media Blog.
Audit confirms commitment of Sisters of St Joseph of the Apparition
The Sisters of St Joseph of the Apparition are committed to ensuring safeguarding culture is embedded within their community, according to a safeguarding audit report published today by Australian Catholic Safeguarding Ltd.
Using God’s name to justify war a grave sin: Cardinal Pizzaballa
Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa says the use of God’s name to justify war is a grave sin, stressing that God is present with those who suffer and die in conflict, not with those who exploit religion for political ends. Source: OSV News.
Scottish Parliament votes against Assisted Dying Bill
The Catholic Bishops of Scotland told Members of the Scottish Parliament they had “taken the correct and responsible course of action” after they voted against legalising assisted suicide by a majority of 69 votes to 57. Source: The Tablet.
Churches in Indonesia open doors to Muslim travellers
The Indonesian Ministry of Religious Affairs has, for the first time, involved churches in a program that turns houses of worship into rest stops for millions of Muslims travelling to their hometowns for Eid al-Fitr. Source: UCA News.