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Showing love and mercy are keys to entering heaven: Pope
Pope Francis said yesterday that as Christians await their death and the final judgement of God, the Gospel tells them what they must do to be welcomed into heaven: Love others because God is love. Source: CNS.
Studying at Notre Dame ‘a ticket to the world’
Having to choose between study and travel is no longer an issue for students at The University of Notre Dame Australia, thanks to a landmark student exchange agreement with its founding partner in the United States.
‘Going deeper’ into the faith through new podcast
Evangelisation Brisbane’s new Going Deeper podcast is all about getting to the heart of what it means to be Catholic, says producer David Kruse. Source: The Catholic Leader.
New membership model for Young Christian Students
Having just marked its 80th anniversary, Melbourne Young Christian Students has announced a radical plan for its future – introducing direct individual memberships.
Interfaith dialogue ‘a priority for world peace’
Interfaith dialogue is of the utmost priority for world peace, Cardinal Christoph Schönborn said before leaving Vienna to take part in the Bahrain Forum for Dialogue this week. Source: The Tablet.
Bishops to take ‘new pathways’ to help make a better Asia
Catholic bishops in Asia have committed themselves to engage with governments, non-governmental agencies and civil organisations to respond to issues affecting the Church and society in their work for a better Asia. Source: Crux.
WA religious ministers must report abuse
Ministers of religion in Western Australia are now legally required to report child sexual abuse, including information from confessions. Source: AAP.
Real change takes time, which the extended Synod gives us
When Pope Francis decided to extend the Synod on Synodality into 2024, I was pleased and a little relieved, writes Brisbane Archbishop Mark Coleridge. Source: NCR Online.
Minister: System not ready for ageing baby boomers
The ageing of the nation’s baby boomers could see demand for high-end aged care surge by as much as 9 per cent annually for the next two decades. Source: The Australian.