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Archbishop Balvo farewelled as Apostolic NuncioÂ
A farewell Mass at St Christopher’s Cathedral in Canberra on Sunday celebrated both Archbishop Charles Balvo’s retirement as apostolic nuncio and the 50th anniversary of his ordination as a priest. Source: Catholic Voice.
Adelaide Archdiocese ‘successfully embedding culture of safeguarding’
Adelaide Archdiocese has received a strong independent assessment of its safeguarding practices from Australian Catholic Safeguarding Ltd.
Gaza’s water crisis reaches breaking point
Caritas Jerusalem has warned Gaza’s water crisis has reached a critical breaking point, with families struggling to access safe water amid ongoing conflict, displacement and infrastructure collapse. Source: Caritas Australia.
Program sparks renewal of evangelisation in Catholic schools
Australian Catholic University’s preeminent formation program for Catholic educators and education leaders is inspiring an evangelisation renewal in schools worldwide.
Pope entrusts his ministry to Our Lady of Montserrat
Pope Leo XIV entrusted his pontificate and the Church’s mission to Our Lady of Montserrat, the beloved Black Madonna known to Catalans as La Moreneta. Source: OSV News.
Catholics in India condemn desecration of roadside statueÂ
Catholics in Mumbai, India, have condemned vandalism and desecration of a roadside statue of Jesus Christ, while calling for strict action against the perpetrators and protection of all places of worship in the city. Source: UCA News.
Teenagers launch peace initiative at the Vatican
Amid worsening armed conflicts in countries such as Ukraine, Nigeria, and those in the Middle East, a group of teenagers visited Rome to launch a new peace initiative, Project Oxygen. Source: EWTN News.
Pope encourages young Spaniards to trust in God’s presence
Pope Leo XIV arrived in Barcelona yesterday, where he encouraged young people to embrace their spiritual restlessness and trust in God’s presence amid suffering and mental illness. Source: Vatican News.
Only one per cent of forced labour reports to police end in convictionsÂ
Catholic advocates have joined people affected by forced labour to call for practical assistance to workers at risk of extreme labour exploitation. Source: ACAN.