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Pope follows Lenten retreat online as condition continues to improve
Pope Francis’ condition continued to be stable with further slight improvements, the Vatican press office said yesterday. Source: OSV News.
Vinnies NSW and Qld launch appeals for Alfred victims
The St Vincent de Paul Societies in NSW and Queensland have launched appeals to help people who have been impacted by Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred.
Sydney Archdiocese welcomes record number of converts
Sydney Archdiocese welcomed a record 384 catechumens and candidates at the annual Rite of Election at St Mary’s Cathedral on Sunday, a 30 per cent increase in converts from the previous year. Source: The Catholic Weekly.
Advisory committee urges Government to increase welfare spending
A committee hand-picked by Treasurer Jim Chalmers to advise on economic and social inclusion has urged Labor to massively increase welfare spending in the March 25 Budget. Source: The Australian.
How one water tank makes all the difference
Caritas Australia’s Project Compassion campaign this week demonstrates the significance that access to clean water has had on a school in Samoa.
Liturgy and music conference promises ‘something for everyone’
Up to 500 Catholic liturgists, musicians, teachers and parishioners from Australia and New Zealand will gather in Adelaide in October for a national liturgy and music conference. Source: The Southern Cross.
Call for prayers after hundreds killed in Syria
Aid to the Church in Need has expressed deep concern over the escalating violence in Syria, where hundreds of civilians have fallen victim to indiscriminate attacks.
Ukraine ready to accept immediate 30-day ceasefire
Ukraine has expressed a willingness to accept an immediate 30-day ceasefire in the war with Russia, after meetings with the US representatives in Saudi Arabia. Source: OSV News.
Philippines bishops say Duterte arrest a step toward accountability
Catholic bishops in the Philippines have expressed hope that the arrest of former president Rodrigo Duterte marks a step toward accountability and sets a precedent for addressing human rights violations in the country. Source: CBCP News.