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Albanese calls election for May 3
Australians will head to the polls on Saturday, May 3, after Prime Minister Anthony Albanese this morning visited Government House in Canberra to dissolve Parliament and call the federal election. Source: ABC News.
Health and aged care must be at forefront of election campaign: CHA
Catholic Health Australia is urging all political parties and candidates to put health and aged care at the forefront of their campaigns after Prime Minister Anthony Albanese called the election today.
Vatican publishes Holy Week, Easter schedule with no mention of Pope
As Pope Francis continues his convalescence, the Vatican published a full calendar of Holy Week and Easter liturgies with no indication of who would preside or be the main celebrant. Source: CNS.
Archbishop Fisher announces Synod of Sydney to be held next year
Sydney Archbishop Anthony Fisher OP and Auxiliary Bishop Daniel Meagher have outlined the vision for the upcoming Synod of Sydney, set to take place from April 30-May 3, 2026. Source: The Catholic Weekly.
Campion College honours Cardinal Pell with grand gesture
Campion College, the liberal arts college in Western Sydney, has honoured the late Cardinal George Pell by naming its grand hall after him.
CRA says changes to environment law ‘not acceptable’
In an open letter to Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, Catholic Religious Australia has expressed deep concern about changes to the Environmental Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act.
Pope encourages confessors to be ‘ministers of mercy’
Pope Francis invites confessors to be “ministers of mercy” as they accompany the faithful on their path of reconciliation and renewal. Source: Vatican News.
Mel Gibson to direct sequel to ‘The Passion of the Christ’
Mel Gibson’s sequel to The Passion of the Christ – The Resurrection of the Christ – is set to begin production in Italy in August, according to Manuela Cacciamani, chief executive of Rome’s Cinecittà Studios. Source: CNA.
Reimagining of Homer’s magnum opus a gripping drama
With its serious dialogue, pauses and intense drama, The Return plays something like an opera without the singing and music. Source: Australian Catholics.