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Politicians failing to act on climate change: Pope
While “creation is crying out” and millions of people suffer the effects of climate change and pollution, politicians are failing to act, Pope Leo XIV has told Christian activists. Source: CNS.
Every typhoon a double blow for small island economies
A new report has revealed how financially devastating climate disasters are for small island economies, with many Pacific nations taking on costly debt to cover them. Source: Caritas Australia.
Delegation’s visit brings together mission and innovation
A senior Vatican official and Samsung Health executives spent a week in Australia touring Catholic hospitals as part of a visit that brought together mission and innovation. Source: CHA.
Pilgrims walk through the night in inaugural Canberra Camino
Under the quiet cover of a Canberra night, a group of 31 men undertook a unique spiritual challenge: the inaugural Canberra Camino of St Joseph for Men. Source: Catholic Voice.
Marist Schools Australia appoints new national director
The board of Marist Schools Australia has announced John Kyle-Robinson will take up the role of national director of MSA from July next year.
Red Cross awards highest honour to Catholic community leader
Catholic community leader Sam Hardjono has been awarded an honorary lifetime membership of the Red Cross, the organisation’s highest honour. Source: The Catholic Weekly.
Pope urges religious orders to perfect safeguarding systems
Religious orders of men and women must continue perfecting their efforts to ensure the safety and integrity of every child, every person they meet and every member of their order, Pope Leo XIV said this week. Source: CNS.
Bangladesh Catholic bishop denounces Hasina death sentence
The Bangladesh Catholic Bishops Conference secretary has criticised the death sentence given to ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina as unilateral and politically motivated, reaffirming the Church’s opposition to capital punishment. Source: CNA.
Rock and roll hermit in tune with his faith
Fr Maximilian Mary Dean spends his days as a hermit in the hills of southern Pennsylvania celebrating Mass, praying the Liturgy of the Hours, reciting the Rosary – and recording rock music. Source: National Catholic Register.