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Europe

Monks in Scotland warned not to consecrate their own bishop

A monastic order in Scotland has been told it faces severe sanctions from the Church if it follows through on a plan to consecrate its own bishop. Source: The Tablet.

Saints Southeast Asia

More than 70,000 to join martyred priest’s beatification

The Church in Vietnam is preparing to host more than 70,000 people expected to join the beatification ceremony of Fr Francis Xavier Truong Buu Diep, who was martyred for faith in 1946. Source: UCA News.

Pope Leo XIV Refugees

Pope calls on world leaders to welcome refugees

Pope Leo XIV has called on world leaders to give those who have fled their native lands a humane and dignified welcome. Source: Crux.

Disability Politics

Senate inquiry delays NDIS reforms for second time

The Albanese Government’s plans to radically overhaul the National Disability Insurance Scheme have hit a stumbling block after a parliamentary report into the reforms was delayed for a second time. Source: The Australian. 

Health

Catholic sector calls for increased home care payments

Catholic Health Australia has released a position paper calling on the Commonwealth Government to extend default benefits to Hospital in the Home care, with benefit rates set at a defined relationship to the standard hospital bed day rate.

Charity Homelessness

Hats off to participants in Vinnies CEO Sleepout

The St Vincent de Paul Society’s annual fundraising blockbuster, Vinnies CEO Sleepout, has been held across the country, raising more than $10 million to combat homelessness. Source: Melbourne Catholic.

Eastern Churches

Celebrating one of the world’s oldest Christian communities

An exhibition designed to introduce the rich spiritual and cultural legacy of the Syro-Malabar Church to the wider community will open in Perth next month. Source: C News Live.

Mission Prayer

Catholics celebrate 200th anniversary of Living Rosary

Catholics from around the world gathered in Lyon, France, at the weekend to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the Living Rosary. Source: Catholic Mission.

Bishops Pacific

Archbishop reflects on Solomons ministry

Archbishop Christopher Cardone OP of Honiara, Solomon Islands, has a habit of saying “yes” to the Holy Spirit’s plans. Source: The Catholic Leader.