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Pope welcomes ceasefire, says only negotiation can end war
Pope Leo XIV yesterday welcomed the announcement of a two-week ceasefire in the Iran war and urged negotiation and prayer to end the war in the Middle East. Source: EWTN News.
Doctors warn tool to determine aged care funding ‘clinically insufficient’
A damning investigation into a controversial tool used to determine aged care funding found it to be “clinically insufficient” and in danger of under-assessing the needs of vulnerable seniors. Source: Daily Telegraph.
Community celebrates 40th anniversary of proclamation of diocese
As the Church continues to rejoice in the Easter season and the Risen Lord, the community of Broken Bay gathered yesterday for a moment of thanksgiving.
Augustinians have ‘worked hard’ to embed safeguarding practices
In keeping with Pope Leo’s call for vigilance and zero tolerance of abuse, the Augustinians of the Province of Australasia have completed their safeguarding audit which found solid safeguarding practices are in place. Source: ACSL.
Scholarship winner seeks to bring young people closer to God
Former religion teacher Jonathan McCallum will use an Australian Catholic University liturgical studies scholarship to inspire young people to grow closer to God through the liturgy and the sacraments. Source: Aurora News.
Milestone for Marist community as new ‘home base’ opened and blessed
The Marist community in Melbourne has marked an important milestone with the official opening and blessing of the new Marist Centre Melbourne in Parkville.
Algeria’s Christian community prepares to welcome Pope Leo
On Algeria’s sparkling Mediterranean coast, the city of Annaba is teeming with excitement as the one-time home of Saint Augustine readies for the country’s first visit by a Catholic pontiff. Source: The Australian.
‘We could use more saints’: Centre helps speed up causes
As the United States marks its 250th anniversary, a California-based initiative is working to help speed along sainthood causes among Americans, and to make the canonisation process more accessible overall. Source: OSV News.
Catholic youth ministry tackles root of environmental crisis
A Catholic youth ministry in England is tackling the environmental crisis by creating a woodland project to improve people’s lives and care for the natural world. Source: The Tablet.