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Bishop addresses abuse and coverups at Vatican Lenten meditation
Lenten spiritual exercises leader Bishop Erik Varden has offered Pope Leo XIV and the Roman Curia a searing reflection on the duty of Church leaders to face the ongoing crisis of abuse and coverups. Source: Crux.
How eSafety watchdog will know if social media ban has worked
The medical and education records of more than 4000 children will be monitored for more than two years as part of a major study evaluating the impact of Australia’s under-16s social media ban. Source: The Age.
Countdown to Synod gathers pace after release of working document
The countdown to the 2026 Synod in the Adelaide Archdiocese has gathered pace with the release of a report outlining the concepts and ideas that will help drive the Synod, to be held in May and June. Source: The Southern Cross.
New Zealand to host gathering of indigenous Catholics
New Zealand will host Church representatives from Australia, Canada and the United States next week at the second international gathering focused on enhancing ministry to Indigenous Catholics. Source: NZCBC.
New book documents Sisters’ foundational role in health system
A new historical text on the arrival in Australia of the Sisters of the Little Company of Mary and their lasting legacies that span the last 140 years was launched in Sydney last night. Source: Calvary.
Bangers and Mass: Hymns a hit with pub audiences
An Irish pub singer living in Australia has begun including Mass hymns in his gigs, alongside cover versions and original material. Source: EWTN News.
Pope to make 10-day Apostolic Journey to Africa
Pope Leo XIV will make a 10-day Apostolic Journey to Africa and two others in Europe, the Holy See Press Office announced yesterday. Source: Vatican News.
Martyrs recognised as ordinary men of extraordinary faith
Jonathan Roumie, the actor known for portraying Jesus Christ in the hit series “The Chosen”, is calling attention this Lent to the 21 Christian martyrs who died in Libya for their faith in Jesus 11 years ago. Source: OSV News.
German bishops’ new president supports controversial reforms
The German bishops’ conference has elected Bishop Heiner Wilmer of Hildesheim as its next president. Source: Catholic Review.