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Jubilee 2025

Pope appeals for amnesty for prisoners, debt forgiveness during jubilee 

In his tone-setting document for the upcoming Jubilee of Hope, Pope Francis explores the meaning of the virtue and issued several appeals he said would help sow greater hope in the world, including amnesty for prisoners and debt forgiveness for developing nations. Source: Crux.

Aged Care

Catholic Health Australia urges Government to pursue aged care reform

Catholic Health Australia has called on the Albanese Government to pursue aged care reform to safeguard quality and dignified care for older Australians.

Eastern Rite Saints

Thousands of Maronites welcome relics to new Australian home

Thousands of Maronite Catholics have shut down the streets of Punchbowl to welcome relics of Lebanon’s most well-known saint to their new permanent home in Sydney. Source: The Catholic Weekly.

Ecology Environment

It is impossible to recycle our way to zero waste: CRA 

Catholic Religious Australia says it supports the Albanese Government’s renewed focus on improved waste management and recycling activities but believes the Government is placing too much focus on increasing recycling rather than reducing overall production and consumption.

Music

Queensland Symphony to perform Mozart Mass for cathedral’s 150th

Queensland Symphony Orchestra is bringing three performances of Mozart’s Great Mass in C Minor to St Stephen’s Cathedral as part of the cathedral’s 150th anniversary. Source: The Catholic Leader.

Charity Middle East

Caritas launches emergency appeal for Lebanon

Caritas Australia has launched an emergency appeal for Lebanon, as the country experiences historic inflation and hunger. 

Papal Trip

Logos and mottos released for Pope’s trips to Asia and PNG

The Holy See Press Office has released the official logos and mottos for the Pope’s upcoming visit to Asia and Papua New Guinea. Source: Vatican News. 

Africa

Shipping delays cause altar wine shortage in Uganda

Catholic dioceses in Uganda have been notified of a limited stock of wine available for Masses due to delays in shipping. Source: CNA.

Film Review

Fiennes presents a unique interpretation of Macbeth 

There have been many film versions of Macbeth, one of Shakespeare’s most popular plays. The latest production is a stage version captured on film, featuring Ralph Fiennes in the title role. Source: Australian Catholics.