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Australian bishop stranded in Dubai as Pope appeals for peace
Broken Bay Bishop Anthony Randazzo has been caught up in the Middle East conflict while travelling to Rome for meetings, as Pope Leo XIV appeals for nations to recall their moral responsibility to seek peace.
Pope concludes first Lenten retreat of his pontificate
As the first Lenten retreat of his pontificate drew to a close, Pope Leo XIV thanked Norwegian Bishop Erik Varden for “a profound, spiritual experience”. Source: OSV News.
Claiming deadline extended after Catholic sector raises concerns
The Albanese Government has extended the claiming deadline for the first quarter of the new Support at Home program, following concerns raised by Catholic aged care providers during the transition.
Campion College announces appointment of new president
Catholic liberal arts college Campion College has announced that its president, Paul Morrissey, will conclude his service at the end of this year, with John Roskam appointed to succeed him.
Survivor’s optimistic words at reopening of education centre
Even the standing room was shoulder-to-shoulder at the official launch of the redeveloped Andrew Steiner Education Centre in the Adelaide Holocaust Museum, housed inside the Adelaide Archdiocese’s Fennescey House. Source: The Southern Cross.
ACU teacher program recognised at Shaping Australia Awards
Australian Catholic University’s innovative Step Up into Teaching has taken out the Future Builder People’s Choice category at Universities Australia’s 2025 Shaping Australia Awards.
Assisted dying bill unlikely to pass UK House of Lords
The assisted dying bill is expected to run out of time to pass the House of Lords before the May deadline, when all legislation that has not passed will automatically fail. Source: The Tablet.
Restorers remove film coating ‘The Last Judgement’
Michelangelo’s The Last Judgement is getting a facial, with restorers removing a chalky white film of salt that has accumulated over the Renaissance masterpiece since its last major renovation three decades ago. Source: Crux.
Vatican issues stamp honouring Ukrainian Catholics
A new Vatican stamp issue honouring Ukrainian Catholics marks three major milestones for the Catholic Church in Ukraine, even as the country continues to endure the ongoing war. Source: National Catholic Register.