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Bishops seek focus on cost-of-living crisis
Australia’s Catholic bishops have urged courage and tenderness in addressing the nation’s cost-of-living crisis. Source: ACBC Media Blog.
Broken Bay Synod ‘more than an event’
Broken Bay Bishop Anthony Randazzo has announced the framework for a Diocesan Synod to be held next year.
Sport an opportunity for Church to offer human and spiritual guidance: Pope
Just as the 2026 Olympic Winter Games in Milan-Cortina were about to begin, Pope Leo XIV called on the Church to recognise sport as an opportunity to offer much-needed human and spiritual guidance. Source: CNS.
Grieving sister appeals to Church to be a ‘place of refuge’
As Catholics celebrated the patron saint of victims of modern slavery, the grieving sister of a migrant worker has appealed to the Church in Australia to be a “place of refuge”. Source: ACAN.
Homelessness sector in SA ‘under unprecedented pressure’
An Adelaide community service has released its policy priorities for the 2026 South Australian election, calling for major parties and independent candidates to prioritise the transition from “homelessness to homefulness” for thousands of people living on the state’s streets. Source: The Southern Cross.
Queensland crossbencher moves to put abortion back on the agenda
Queensland Premier David Crisafulli’s control over his backbench could be challenged when state Parliament returns this week, with crossbenchers attempting to put abortion back on the agenda after it derailed his 2024 election campaign. Source: The Australian.
No short term solution in Gaza, Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem says
After what has happened and is still happening in Gaza, “it is difficult to see a short-term solution” between Israelis and Palestinians, Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa said. Source: Vatican News.
New Archbishop of New York a ‘Leo-style bishop’
Archbishop Ronald Hicks was installed on Friday as the 11th Archbishop of New York, calling on Catholics to spread the faith while respecting all people and helping the vulnerable. Source: Crux.
UK university student being considered for canonisation
A young man from Manchester, England, who “committed himself totally to God” could one day be included among the ranks of St Carlo Acutis and St Pier Giorgio Frassati as calls continue for him to be named a saint. Source: EWTN News.