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Melbourne Archbishop has private audience with Pope Leo
Melbourne Archbishop Peter A Comensoli met with Pope Leo XIV during a private audience at the Vatican this week, part of an official visit to Rome during the 2025 Jubilee Year. Source: Melbourne Catholic.
Health Minister’s intervention sees funding boost for hospitals
Catholic Health Australia has welcomed an increase in the amount private health insurers are giving back to patients and hospitals following Health Minister Mark Butler’s call for insurers to raise their contributions.
Full-time work no longer guarantees a decent standard of living: report
A full‑time worker on the minimum wage has just $33 spare each week after rent, food and transport, according to a new report. Source: SBS News.
SA Government confirms long-term funding for Catholic schools
Catholic Education South Australia has welcomed the Malinauskas state Government’s decision to continue its funding commitment to non-government schools through to 2034, following the finalisation of the Better and Fairer Schools Agreement with the Albanese Government.
Bringing faith and technology together to ‘awaken and transform’
Young Sydney Catholics will encounter the faith of Blessed Carlo Acutis – the first millennial saint – through the world’s first virtual reality experience dedicated to his life and legacy. Source: The Catholic Weekly.
Hobart Archdiocese finds new home for Vietnamese Sisters
Three Congregation of the Lovers of the Holy Cross QuiNhon Sisters living in Tasmania have recently moved from their residence in New Norfolk to their new home in Granton. Source: Hobart Archdiocese.
Your life, ministry must be marked by essential virtues, Pope tells bishops
A bishop is a man of deep faith who is filled with hope and stays close to his people, Pope Leo XIV said yesterday. Source: CNS.
Funerals held for 25 Christians killed by suicide bomber in Syria
In a scene marked by deep sorrow and righteous anger, churches across Syria held funeral services for the victims of the suicide bombing that targeted St Elias Church in Damascus on Sunday. Source: CNA.
Euthanasia unit forced on Catholic-run hospital in Canada
A government-ordered euthanasia facility forced onto a Catholic-run hospital campus in Canada is now in full operation. Source: OSV News.