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Archbishop Fisher given Vatican role
Pope Leo XIV has appointed Sydney Archbishop Anthony Fisher OP to the Vatican’s Dicastery for Promoting Christian Unity. Source: The Catholic Weekly.
Stella Maris launches appeal for seafarers
On Sea Sunday, July 13, Catholics across Australia are called to support seafarers, who, despite being among the least visible people in the world, make significant contributions to daily life. Source: Stella Maris.
Pope deplores use of hunger as a weapon of war
Pope Leo XIV has deplored the use of hunger as a “weapon of war” and called for measures to be taken to ensure food security for the world’s poor. Source: CNA.
First Nations scholarship winners head to Rome
First Nations students Drew Campbell and Jacob Lasserre are preparing for their first visit to the Eternal City after winning Australian Catholic University’s prestigious Francis Xavier Conaci Scholarship.
Refugee family looks for shelter in Australia and finds a community
At a Refugee Week event in Western Sydney, the story of one Syrian family stood out as a powerful reminder of what true welcome looks like. Source: Catholic Outlook.
Fire Weekend a hot spot for faith formation and renewal experience
The Adelaide Fire Weekend is returning this month, with the event promising to “fan into flame” the gift of faith among youth, young adults, families and participants of all ages. Source: The Southern Cross.
Pope’s message of hope to Ukrainian Greek Catholics
Amid Russia’s war on Ukraine, the faith of Ukrainians is being “sorely tested,” but God “will have the last word, and life will conquer death,” Pope Leo XIV said at the weekend. Source: OSV News.
Ecumenical group opposes Duterte’s request for temporary release
An ecumenical human rights group has opposed the request of former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte for the International Criminal Court to temporarily release him from detention. Source: Crux.
Jesuit astrophysicist says ‘science not against God’
Jesuit astrophysicist Fr Pavel Gabor says the Vatican Observatory attests that “science is not against God” – and the nexus of science and spirituality invites humankind to contemplate the Lord’s wondrous works. Source: Catholic Review.