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Darwin bishop says reconciliation a sacred responsibility for all Christians
As Australia observes National Reconciliation Week 2025, Darwin Bishop Charles Gauci says reconciliation is a sacred responsibility for all Christians and people of goodwill. Source: Darwin Diocese.
CSSA calls for relief for low-income families hit by electricity price hike
Catholic Social Services Australia has expressed deep concern following the Australian Energy Regulator’s final determination for the electricity default market offer for New South Wales, South Australia and Queensland.
Melbourne prepares to host Australia’s largest Catholic event of 2025
Preparations are ramping up as Melbourne prepares to welcome more than 10,000 young people later this year for the fifth Australian Catholic Youth Festival. Source: Melbourne Catholic.
Australian lawyer ordained in Rome for Opus Dei prelature
Australian Arthur Escamilla was one of 20 men from 11 countries ordained to the priesthood for the Prelature of Opus Dei in a ceremony in Rome on Saturday. Source: The Catholic Weekly.
Franciscans unveil icon to mark two significant anniversaries
A new icon inspired by a St Francis of Assisi hymn has become a striking symbol of faith, artistry and environmental awareness in Western Sydney. Source: Catholic Outlook.
ACU launches course to prepare students for the challenges of AI
Australian Catholic University has unveiled a unique, fast-track double degree in Computer and Data Science that will prepare students for the jobs of tomorrow through cutting-edge academic training and industry engagement.
Archbishop of Liverpool calls for prayers for victims of car ramming
The incident where a man drove his car into crowds in the English city of Liverpool, injuring 65 people, was “tragic and appalling,” according to the city’s new archbishop. Source: Crux.
Pope appoints priest to head Pontifical Academy for Life
Pope Leo XIV has named Fr Renzo Pegoraro, a bioethicist who earned a medical degree before entering the seminary, to be the new president of the Pontifical Academy for Life. Source: OSV News.
New look for Vatican’s official website
The Vatican’s official website has been refreshed for the first time since its creation in the 1990s, prominently featuring multimedia content and online links to other Vatican offices and ministries. Source: CNA.