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Pope meets Palestinian leader amid concerns over Gaza ceasefire
Amid continuing concern over the stability of a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas in Gaza, Pope Leo XIV yesterday met with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas. Source: CNS.
West Australian government to buy Catholic hospital
Negotiations are underway between St John of God Health Care and the Western Australia Government to purchase St John of God Mt Lawley Hospital.
‘Reality for families’ worsening, Foodbank report says
One in three Australian households went whole days without eating or compromised on meal choices in the past 12 months, according to a report released this week. Source: SBS News.
‘Good and faithful servants’ recognised with papal honours
Six members of Melbourne’s Catholic community have been awarded prestigious papal honours for a lifetime of dedicated service to the Church and the community. Source: Melbourne Catholic.
Cathedral choir to hit historic new note this Christmas
Musical and spiritual history will be made at Sydney’s Carols at the Cathedral concert this Christmas when, for the first time in its 200-year-tradition, the St Mary’s Cathedral Choir will include girl choristers alongside their boy chorister peers, after the college went co-ed. Source: Catholic Weekly.
Case closed: Legal eagle wins ACU Prize for Poetry
A former corporate law lecturer has taken out the 2025 Australian Catholic University Prize for Poetry.
‘Unity in Christ’ the focus for 100th anniversary of World Mission Sunday
Pope Leo XIV has chosen “One in Christ, United in Mission” to be the theme for World Mission Sunday 2026, which will mark the 100th anniversary since the establishment of the day by Pope Pius XI. Source: Catholic Mission.
Vatican to issue new document addressing polygamy in Africa
The Vatican will issue a new document on marriage later this month, addressing the question of polygamy in Africa amid continuing pastoral and cultural debate. Source: The Catholic Herald.
Serious portrait gives glimpses into inner world of The Boss
The title “Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere” sets the tone for this film, which recounts musician Bruce Springsteen’s journey as he crafts his 1982 album, “Nebraska”. Source: Australian Catholics.