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Archbishop Fisher accuses ABC of bias in euthanasia debate
Sydney Archbishop Anthony Fisher OP has demanded an explanation from the ABC over its handling of the euthanasia debate. Source: The Australian.
Saunders’ crimes ‘a betrayal’ of the Gospel and the Church
Australian Catholic Bishops Conference President Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB said the crimes committed by former Broome bishop Christopher Saunders were a “a betrayal of everything the Gospel and the Catholic Church stand for”. Source: ACBC Media Blog.
Priests must be faithful to rubrics of the Mass: Pope
Pope Leo XIV has emphasised the need for priests to remain faithful to the texts and instructions of the Mass and to receive the proper formation to celebrate the sacred liturgy with dignity. Source: EWTN News.
Minister says NDIS deal with Coalition is close
The Albanese Government has downplayed concerns that state-based disability supports won’t be ready when needed, as it pushes NDIS reforms targeting fraud and spending through Parliament. Source: SBS News.
Hobart gears up for Synod Gathering
The first events in preparation for the Hobart Archdiocese’s 2027 Synod Gathering will take place next month, with facilitator training sessions to be held in Launceston and Hobart.
Pope appeals for end to violence against Palestinian Christians
Pope Leo XIV yesterday appealed for an end to violence against Palestinian Christians and called on the international community to increase diplomatic and mediation efforts. Source: Crux Now.
New biography revisits life of pioneering priest
A major new biography is inviting readers to reconsider the life of Fr John Joseph Therry, one of the pioneering priests of colonial Australia. Source: The Catholic Weekly.
Lebanon parliament votes to abolish death penalty
Lebanon’s parliament has voted to abolish the death penalty, a move that would make it the first country in the Middle East to formally end capital punishment. Source: BBC News.
Sisters told religious life needs harmony amid world’s dissonance
The future of religious life depends on different congregations, with different charisms, working together like a symphony, the president of the United States’ largest leadership conference for Catholic sisters told the group’s members. Source: Global Sisters Report.