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Let us pray that the mental health ministry be established throughout the Church, helping to overcome the stigma and discrimination of persons with mental illnesses.
Pope appeals for end to hostilities in Yemen and prays for Jordan attack victims
Following the Sunday Angelus, Pope Leo XIV draws attention to the humanitarian crisis in Yemen, remembers the victims i…
Pope at Angelus: Love for God must overflow into love for others
During his Sunday Angelus, Pope Leo reflects on the greatest commandment, stressing that love is the essence of faith a…
Pope Leo recognises heroic virtues of six new Venerables
Pope Leo XIV has authorised decrees recognising the heroic virtues of two missionary bishops, Friedrich Kaiser Depel an…
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Bishop Nykiel: Confession is not a place of judgement but a home of celebration
Bishop Krzysztof Józef Nykiel, the Regent of the Apostolic Penitentiary, closes a two-day formation seminar in Rome ded…
Pope: ‘Hearts of young people are longing to discover Christ’s love’
Pope Leo XIV meets with the Jesus Youth International Conference, and praises efforts to engage young people in the lif…
Lord's Day Reflection: The love commandment
As the Church celebrates the Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Fr. Edmund Power reflects on the theme: “The love comma…
Chris Pratt Reveals What He Asked Pope Leo: “How I Could Pray for Him”
What would you ask the pope if you had just a few moments to speak with him?
Do You Practice These Things Without Realizing It? 6 Popular Superstitions That Confuse Catholics
“Knowing our faith also means learning to distinguish what comes from God and what does not.”
Humanitarian truce announced for Ukrainian city of Oleshky
Ukraine and Russia confirm an agreement on a local ceasefire in Oleshky, where civilians face a severe food crisis. US …
Holy See at UN: Redirect arms spending towards integral human development
Archbishop Christophe El Kassis calls for resources devoted to weapons to be redirected towards people living in povert…
Shevchuk brings ‘Ukraine’s prayers’ and list of prisoners to Pope Leo
The head of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church meets Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican, thanking him for his appeals for pea…
Jordan: Shooting at Greek Orthodox church in Karak
Two gunmen opened fire during a funeral service at a Christian place of worship in the south of the country. According …
Papal Almoner to travel to Ukraine to bring Pope’s closeness
Archbishop Luis Marín de San Martín, Prefect of the Dicastery for the Service of Charity, is preparing to undertake a m…
Pope Leo XIV named Papal Confrater of St George’s Chapel, Windsor
The appointment follows King Charles III’s acceptance of the title of Royal Confrater of the Papal Basilica of St Paul’…
LA's Archbishop Gomez shares devotion to Our Lady of Guadalupe in pastoral letter
In a pastoral letter titled 'Wonder of America', written in preparation for the 500th anniversary of the apparitions of…
Psalms with John Paul II: A prayer for peace
The Psalms with John Paul II concert held in Rome marks the 45th anniversary celebrations of the Vatican John Paul II F…
Cardinal Radcliffe: In age of AI, encourage young people to ask questions
Cardinal Timothy Radcliffe speaks at the International Congress for Pastoral Care in Schools and Universities, taking p…
Apostolic Penitentiary Regent: No one is too great a sinner to return to God
Bishop Krzysztof Nykiel, Regent of the Apostolic Penitentiary, illustrates an upcoming seminar and invites the faithful…
Cardinal Czerny: Theology must defend human dignity in an age of AI
At a conference in Frankfurt, Cardinal Michael Czerny calls for theological education that is rooted in faith, attentiv…
Pope to students of canon law: Seek the supernatural good of persons
Pope Leo XIV urges members of the Pontifical Gregorian University’s Faculty of Canon Law to undertake their studies “in…
Pope Leo will not make Assisi visit to aid recovery after surgery
Pope Leo XIV will not make his scheduled visit to Assisi on October 27 upon the advice of his doctors, in order to “aid…
St Malachy's Church, Rylstone, marks 150 years: celebrations on 5 and 6 December
On the weekend of 5 and 6 December, the Parish of Kandos will hold special celebrations, including a Mass, to commemora…
St Mary's Church, Mudgee, celebrates 150 years: special Mass and Parish Dinner on 29 November
2026 marks 150 years since the extended St Mary's Church was completed, blessed and opened. To celebrate this milestone…
HSC exams this week: please be mindful around the Parish Centre and carpark
HSC exams continue this week. Students will be sitting their exams in the buildings near the Parish Carpark and the Par…
Anointing Mass and parish lunch at St Dominic's, Kandos: Sunday 22 November
An Anointing Mass and parish lunch will be held at St Dominic's, Kandos, on Sunday 22 November.
St Vincent de Paul Christmas Appeal collection in Kandos: 13 December
The Christmas Appeal collection for the St Vincent de Paul (S.V.D.P.) Conference in Kandos will be held on 13 December …
Masses in the parish cemeteries in November
We will be celebrating Mass in the various parish cemeteries in November. Please invite those you know who have lost a …
Have your say: 2026 National Church Life Survey (complete by 9 November)
Our churches are taking part in the 2026 National Church Life Survey. You are invited to complete the Attender Survey (…
How a Near-Crash Sparked a Journey of Faith for JD Vance
“And just like right at that point where I'm like, ‘All right, I'm about to go over the side of the mountain,’ the car …
Everyone can be a contemplative
A new pastoral letter from the Prelate of Opus Dei reminds lay faithful that all of us have a vocation to holiness and …
Q&A with Fr Flader: St Carlo Acutis on love for the Eucharist
Twenty years after his death at 15, St Carlo Acutis offers an example of a life centred on the Eucharist.
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Benaiah Ioelu’s greatest strength is found beyond the footy field
The Sydney Roosters hooker experienced the ultimate team success this year, watching his teammates claim the NRL premie…
Pope invites youth to bring wounds, dreams to Seoul as WYD registration opens
Next year's World Youth Day is not a sightseeing excursion but an opportunity for Catholic youth to deepen and renew th…
Vatican’s doctrine office publishes ‘Venite ad Me’ on passing on the faith amid ‘epochal change’
The Vatican's doctrine office published a new a document 22 October on how to pass on the Christian faith in a time of …
‘A Secret Space Mission’: Meet Little Francisco, Who Dreamed of Becoming a Priest-Astronaut in Heaven as He Battled Cancer
"When our son died at 9 years old, he'd told us his plan was to become a priest astronaut in heaven..."
Passing on the faith in a time of ‘epochal change’
The Vatican’s doctrine office has published a new a document on how to pass on the Christian faith in a time of “epocha…
Budget update projects weaker growth and higher unemployment
Treasurer Jim Chalmers has revealed December’s mid-year budget update will project weaker growth and higher unemploymen…
Catholic schools, universities should be a home: Pope
Catholic schools and universities should be places where young people can feel loved and seen and then they can then he…
Defend the Christian voice and its values: Credlin
Christians, now more than ever, need to make the case for Australia’s Judeo-Christian heritage in the public square, Wa…
Rome dialogue to explore the next generation of health care
Senior healthcare, technology, academic, policy and faith leaders from around the world will gather in Rome next month …
It’s confirmed: Brisbane’s Brazilian Catholic community makes history
Brisbane Archdiocese is continuing to see a renewed interest in adult faith formation. Source: The Catholic Leader.
Vietnam under pressure to free ‘abducted’ activists
Vietnam is facing mounting condemnation and calls to release two human rights activists – an Australian and a Norwegian…
Poland president expected to veto bills liberalising abortion
Poland’s parliament approved two bills on Tuesday that would liberalise the country’s strict abortion laws. Source: Cru…
Italian romantic comedy leaves a sweet taste
“Holy Cannoli” is a delicious film. Full of pastries oozing crema, the glories of Sicily, the trials and tribulations o…
Venite ad Me: An encounter that attracts and captivates
Our Editorial Director reflects on the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith's new document entitled “Venite ad Me: C…
Cardinal Parolin: We ask for peace through the intercession of St. John Paul II
The Secretary of State celebrates Mass at the tomb of the Polish Pope on the day of his liturgical memorial and remembe…
Indonesia: Camino de Flores offers sacred journey of hope and renewal
Indonesia’s new Camino de Flores walking pilgrimage aims to connect faith, culture, and local development, as Church re…
Uganda Marks 108 Years of the Martyrdom of Blessed Daudi Okelo and Blessed Jildo Irwa
The Catholic faithful from across Uganda and beyond gathered at Wipolo Martyrs Shrine in Agago District, Gulu Archdioce…
Holy See signs agreement with Honduras
Cardinal Secretary of State Pietro Parolin, and the President of Honduras, Nasry Juan Asfura Zablah, sign an agreement …
Pope Leo urges young people to register for 2027 World Youth Day
On the feast day of Pope St. John Paul II—the creator of World Youth Day—Pope Leo XIV sends a message to young people a…
Doctrine of the Faith: Returning to kerygma amid crisis in passing on faith
The Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith releases a document entitled “Venite ad Me: Considerations on the Transmiss…
Pope urges Catholic schools to help young people find new way to live in world
Meeting with participants in the International Congress for Pastoral Care in Schools and Universities, Pope Leo XIV urg…
Pope to American Jewish Committee: ‘We reject together all forms of hatred’
Addressing a delegation of the American Jewish Committee, Pope Leo XIV encourages everyone to work together to promote …
Comensoli challenges parties to fund alternatives to abortion
Melbourne Archbishop Peter A. Comensoli has challenged Victorian parties to match abortion funding pledges with support…
Sense and Sensibility remake misses the mark
Strong performances offer moments of pleasure, but Georgia Oakley’s Sense and Sensibility falls short of Austen’s wit a…
Tongan Catholics celebrate 50 years of ministry in Australia
Tongan Catholics from across Australia gathered in Sydney for four days of prayer, sacred music and cultural celebratio…
Catholic Saints Such as St. John Paul II Are Real Life Superheroes… According to Marvel!
These saints didn’t need radioactive spiders or super-soldier serum to change the world.
St Carlo Acutis teaches us to build a friendship with Jesus
A new chapel in the Maronite co-cathedral honours the young saint and his enduring message: always stay close to Jesus.…
Vatican to submit short documentary for Oscar consideration
Following its 18-24 September qualifying run at Los Angeles' Lumiere Music Hall, filmmakers Lia Beltrami and Ali Mahir …
Pope Leo needs ‘no further treatment’ following lung cancer surgery
Doctors have confirmed Pope Leo XIV needs "no further treatment" following his 13 October surgery for lung cancer.
The …
Protecting marriage more urgent than ever, pope says after surgery
Marriage requires more than physical attraction, Pope Leo XIV said in his first weekly general audience since undergoin…
A priest escorted his sister as Homecoming Queen — and his post went viral!
Proud of his sister, he shared the moment on social media with a funny comment that quickly went viral.
Vatican confirms Pope needs no further treatment
Pope Leo XIV will not need further treatment following his lung cancer surgery last week, the Vatican confirmed this mo…
Governor-General calls for decency and civility after Haines attack
Governor-General Sam Mostyn has urged Australians to unite behind a new era of decency and civility following the attac…
God is not abandoning Australia, says new CRA president
Catholic Religious Australia’s new president says aging memberships and declining numbers in some religious congregatio…
Vinnies urges Labor to reject calls to raise GST
The St Vincent de Paul Society is urging the Albanese Government to reject calls for an increase to the Goods and Servi…
Helder Camara Lecture: ‘We are all responsible for how AI is used’
The discussion on artificial intelligence often focuses on regulation and the responsibility of "Big Tech" and governme…
At Explosion, the evangelised become evangelists
Explosion Youth Conference in Canberra has celebrated 20 years of service since its founding in 2006, with evangelised …
Protecting marriage and family life more urgent than ever: Pope
The responsibility to protect and promote marriage and family life is “more urgent than ever before”, Pope Leo XIV said…
Pope Leo XIV's doctors confirm 'no further treatment is necessary'
Pope Leo XIV’s doctors confirm that the tumor removed on October 13 was a lung adenocarcinoma and that the disease was …
Irish synodal assembly marks ‘the end of an era’
A synodal assembly in Ireland at which the laity, religious, clergy and bishops gathered to vote on proposals resulting…
Prevention, protection key to fighting organised crime
The fight against transnational organised crime must go beyond punishment to include prevention and protection, accordi…
Holy See at OAS: Respect the dignity and culture of indigenous peoples
Monsignor Juan Antonio Cruz Serrano, speaking at an extraordinary session of the Permanent Council of the Organization …
Church leaders in Jerusalem condemn recent attacks in Taybeh
The patriarchs and heads of Churches in Jerusalem issue a statement firmly condemning the “heinous attack” carried out …
Cardinal Parolin: The law must govern AI and eliminate inequalities
The Vatican Secretary of State opens five days of meetings to mark the 150th anniversary of the Faculty of Canon Law at…
Catholic Sisters gather in Chicago to strengthen communities and “Dream Big”
Over 100 Catholic sisters and lay people gather in Chicago with Vatican representatives to strengthen Church ministries…
Holy See urges human dignity and protection in fight against organized crime
The Holy See calls for a response to organized crime that protects vulnerable people and places human dignity at the ce…
Pope at Audience: We must urgently protect families and marriage
At his first Wednesday General Audience after having undergone surgery, Pope Leo XIV thanks everyone for their prayers …
Pope Leo: Saints show us 'history shaped by faith'
Pope Leo XIV greets participants in the “Holiness in History” Conference organized by Dicastery for the Causes of Saint…
Not-for-profit hospitals are built, not registered
Catholic hospitals carry a mission built over generations, yet health funding often overlooks the services they sustain…
Sydney Town Hall to glow with candlelight for Mozart’s Requiem
Catholic arts organisation Artes Christi will present Mozart’s Requiem by candlelight at Sydney Town Hall on Sunday 8 N…
Preparing for your final assessment
Our relationship with God has a student-teacher dimension that a lot of people prefer to forget, says Philippa Martyr.
…
RCIA and Sacramental leaders renew their calling
As interest in becoming Catholic grows ahead of Eucharist 2028, the RCIA and sacramental teams who welcome newcomers ga…
‘A priest’s death is no joke: What we must all remember after the tragedy in Ecuador
In response to these reactions, several Catholics have spoken out to call for respect in the face of death and the grie…
Holy Land Church leaders condemn settler attack on Christian village, European diplomats
Christian leaders in the Holy Land condemned the latest attack by Israeli settlers in the West Bank against Palestinian…
Pope Leo urges Ukraine-Russia humanitarian cooperation as Russian strike kills children at playground
Pope Leo XIV spoke by phone with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on 19 October and expressed hope that Ukraine …
Denver archbishop asks prominent exorcist to step out of media spotlight for 1 year
A priest known for his high-profile exorcism ministry has been asked by a Colorado archbishop to step back from the spo…
‘One Day, Ready or Not, You Are Going to Die’: Priests Launch a Special All Souls Novena
A gentle, grace-filled revival of memento mori for our fast-paced digital age...
Archbishop denounces Australia’s hidden ‘culture of death’
Melbourne Archbishop Peter A. Comensoli has called out Victoria’s major parties for backing taxpayer-funded abortion, w…
Security briefing for anxious MPs
Australian intelligence agencies will today brief anxious federal politicians about a worsening security environment as…
New laws aimed at discrimination in religious schools
Religious schools in Western Australia will no longer be allowed to sack teachers or expel students due to their sexual…
Global head of Caritas visits Australia
The leader of one of the world’s largest humanitarian networks has concluded a visit to Australia, highlighting the Chu…
BabyCCINO trial looks for perfect caffeine dose for premature babies
A world-first international clinical trial aimed at determining the most effective dose of caffeine for very premature …
Sevenhill Cellars celebrates 175 years
The first winery in South Australia’s Clare Valley celebrated 175 years with its annual long lunch and the release of a…
Church leaders condemn settler attacks in West Bank
Christian leaders in the Holy Land have condemned the latest attack by Israeli settlers in the West Bank against Palest…
Ukrainian priest forcibly conscripted
A Ukrainian priest was forcibly detained by recruitment officers and taken to a military training camp from where he co…
US archbishop asks exorcist priest to ‘step back’ for a year
An American priest known for his high-profile exorcism ministry has been asked by a Colorado archbishop to step back fr…
Despite war, ‘Lebanon Faith Tours’ aims to showcase country’s beauty
Antonio El Helou, the 22 year-old founder of Lebanon Faith Tours, tells Vatican News that international travellers shou…
European Bishops: Common good must guide technological innovation
The Autumn Plenary Assembly of the Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union (COMECE), held in Bruss…
Holy See: Nuclear weapons are one of gravest threats to humanity
At the United Nations General Assembly in New York, the Permanent Observer of the Holy See to the UN insists on the nee…
More than 1,600 children celebrate World Mission Sunday in Myanmar
As the Church marked the centenary of World Mission Sunday this weekend, more than 1,600 children in embattled Myanmar …
Abu Dhabi celebrates St. Francis’ legacy of fraternity and dialogue
An event in Abu Dhabi marks the 800th anniversary of St. Francis’ death, exploring his writings and their relevance to …
Angola: Archbishop Imbamba highlights the family’s role in nurturing faith and love
The week-long conference held at the Vatican from 7 October to 14 October 2026 brought together about 200 presidents of…
Church in France seeks to help restore a sense of meaning
In light of recent episodes of violence, the Church in France is calling for a response to the anxiety expressed by you…
'Lost Treasure': The film that brings Bethlehem’s concert for peace to life
The film "Lost Treasure" tells the story of how, in 1994, Francisco de Araujo conducted Handel’s "Messiah" at the Churc…
Restorative justice gave Ann Grosmaire’s parents a voice
Deacon Andy and Kate Grosmaire describe how facing their daughter’s killer helped them seek accountability and healing,…
Celebrating the Sacrament of Reconciliation
Celebrating the Sacrament of Reconciliation
The post Celebrating the Sacrament of Reconciliation first appeared on Cath…
Cardinal Koovakad: Nonviolence is courageous commitment to justice
Speaking at an Ahimsa Day celebration at the British Parliament, Cardinal George Jacob Koovakad highlights the shared c…
Archbishop Cordileone on Why Young Catholics Are Picking the Catholic Church Over Secularism
“This was a phrase we heard a lot: ‘The Church has to catch up to the world,’” Archbishop Cordileone recalled. “But as …
Why ‘My Fair Lady’ still resonates after 70 years
A dazzling production of My Fair Lady offers more than entertainment by revealing enduring lessons about character, dig…
Marriage: a vocation to forgive
What if the secret to a lasting marriage isn't finding the perfect partner, but learning to forgive well?
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Deaf priest’s Sydney visit brings new faces to Mass
A month with Deaf American priest Fr Michael Depcik has brought new faces to Sydney’s Ephpheta Centre, with more people…
Vincentian community celebrates founder
The Divine Retreat Centre in Somersby celebrated the feast of St Vincent de Paul with a day of prayer, worship, Holy Ma…
French bishops condemn ‘unacceptable violence’ as riots sweep nation
France's bishops condemned "unacceptable violence" that "gripped" the country over the 17-18 October weekend, saying th…
Priest in Ecuador, 53, struck and killed by falling crucifix during Mass
A priest in Ecuador was struck and killed by a falling crucifix while celebrating Mass, a tragedy captured during a liv…
The last person to say bye to Pope Leo at the hospital was a cancer patient he met last year - and that encounter may have saved her life!
A brief encounter with the Holy Father in December of last year became a source of strength for a young Ukrainian girl …
Federal MP in critical condition after ‘attack’ outside her office
Federal MP Helen Haines is in a critical condition after she was struck by a four-wheel drive near her office, in what …
Pope continues recovery in Vatican, weekly General Audience confirmed
Pope Leo XIV will not travel to his residence in Castel Gandolfo this week but instead continue his recovery at the Vat…
Viewing AI from a Christian perspective
Wellington University professor of computer graphics Neil Dodgson has delivered a sobering message about the capabiliti…
Communities celebrate World Mission Sunday
As the Church marked 100 years of World Mission Sunday on the weekend, communities across Australia celebrated a shared…
Sod-turning ceremony marks milestone for WA hospital
St John of God Subiaco Hospital has reached a major redevelopment milestone, with early foundation works underway on it…
Students sink their teeth into Jesuit Mission fundraiser
A total of $60,000 has been raised so far in Jesuit Mission Australia’s One Foot Raised challenge, which sees participa…
Pope follows conversation with Putin with call to Zelenskyy
Pope Leo XIV spoke by telephone with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Monday, days after holding a similar co…
France’s bishops condemn weekend riots
France’s bishops condemned unacceptable violence that gripped the country on the weekend, saying the scenes of rioting …
Priest in Ecuador killed by falling crucifix during Mass
A Redemptorist priest in Ecuador was struck and killed by a falling crucifix while celebrating Mass, a tragedy captured…
Pope Leo speaks with President Zelensky, calls for humanitarian aid
In a telephone conversation with the Ukrainian President, Pope Leo XIV expresses his hope for cooperation to allow food…
Cardinal Dziwisz: People are most enduring monument to St. John Paul II
Cardinal Stanisław Dziwisz, the longtime personal secretary of Pope John Paul II, celebrates Mass in Rome for the 45th …
Pope Leo XIV appoints members of International Theological Commission
Pope Leo XIV appoints 24 members of the International Theological Commission and renews the mandates of 6 others who se…
Cardinal Aveline: Don't be drawn into violence, but restore peace
Cardinal Jean-Marc Aveline, Archbishop of Marseille, calls for a return to peace following clashes and unrest that have…
Pope continues recovery in Vatican, weekly General Audience confirmed
Pope Leo XIV will not travel to his residence in Castel Gandolfo this week but instead continue his recovery at the Vat…
Nigeria: Sisters providing a space for rest, renewal and human growth to all
Among their other busy Apostolates of Education, Health Care, Pastoral and Social services, the Missionary Sisters of O…
Photography exhibit showcases Catholic Mission’s work
Catholic Mission explores what hope looks like, through a photographic exhibition celebrating 100 years of World Missio…
New Acolyte and Lector to be Installed
New Acolyte and Lector to be Installed
The post New Acolyte and Lector to be Installed first appeared on Catholic Dioce…
Sleep and inner peace
Sleep, anxiety and the longing for inner peace invite us to reflect on faith—and to be more compassionate towards other…
Fr John Iacono celebrates 50th anniversary of ordination
On 28 August Fr John Iacono celebrated his jubilee of priestly ordination in 1976 with a Mass celebrated by Archbishop …
Following St Francis: A new chapter in Fr Stojanovic’s priestly journey
A Wagga Wagga priest has made his profession into the Secular Franciscan Order during celebrations marking the 800th an…
Christ is King: Sydney called to walk with the Lord
In the centenary year of the Feast of Christ the King, this year's Walk with Christ is the public witness a searching c…
ACU students reflect on a semester in Rome
Australian Catholic University students Alex Coombes and Madeleine Raymond say studying in Rome has offered opportuniti…
Pope Leo returns to Vatican window for Angelus saying prayers sustained him after cancer surgery
One week after announcing he would undergo lung surgery, Pope Leo XIV returned to the window of the Apostolic Palace 18…
Another priest is kidnapped amid Nigeria’s security crisis
Catholic leaders in Nigeria's Diocese of Otukpo are appealing for prayers following the kidnapping of Father John Inale…
Pope leads pilgrims in prayer one day after leaving hospital
Pope Leo XIV appeared at the window of his private study in the Vatican’s Apostolic Palace yesterday, just one day afte…
Catholic sector welcomes change to accommodation payment
Catholic Health Australia says the Albanese Government’s decision to let aged care residents pay for their accommodatio…
Number of Catholics worldwide increases to 1.4 billion
The number of Catholics worldwide rose by 16.69 million to 1.422 billion, according to the Catholic Church Statistics 2…
St Vincent’s says Australia must act to protect AI independence
St Vincent’s has called on the Australian Government to act quickly to protect and develop Australia’s sovereign health…
Honorary doctorate recognises service to Aboriginal Australians
The University of Notre Dame Australia has awarded an honorary doctorate to Noongar elder Robert Isaacs, recognising mo…
Revolt grows over Labor’s cut to lifeline for struggling Australians
Almost 200 charities and community organisations have joined demands for the Albanese Government to reverse a decision …
Macron condemns violence and looting, calls for calm
Heavy police and protester clashes have continued in Paris, even during an emergency national address by President Emma…
Pope urges relief for besieged town in call to Putin
Pope Leo XVI has spoken from hospital to Russian President Vladimir Putin to voice his “deep concern” about the town of…
Another priest kidnapped amid Nigeria’s security crisis
Catholic leaders in Nigeria’s Otukpo Diocese are appealing for prayers following the kidnapping of a priest last week. …
Q&A with Fr Flader: Early Christian prayer times
Did Jews at the time of Christ pray at set hours, and how did that practice shape the prayer of the early church?
The p…
Saints and sinners aren’t made overnight
Consistency matters in sport and in faith. A team cannot rely on one brilliant performance to become a premiership cont…
A timeless vision for the modern world
To many people, the word "apocalypse" conjures images of catastrophe. In the Christian tradition, however, it means an …
When a Pregnancy Ends Too Soon
Miscarriage is one of the most common - and most hidden - losses in our communities. How we respond to grieving couples…
Pope Leo XIV to visit 10 cities in South America in November
Pope Leo XIV will make the first apostolic journey of his pontificate to South America 6-17 November, visiting 10 citie…
Pope encourages Catholics to deepen prayer through Liturgy of the Hours
Pope Leo XIV urged Catholics to embrace the Liturgy of the Hours more fully in their daily lives, saying the church's p…
Pope Leo XIV mourns Mozambican cardinal, praising his zeal and perseverance
Pope Leo XIV mourned Cardinal Júlio Duarte Langa, bishop emeritus of the Diocese of Xai-Xai in Mozambique, who died 3 A…
Santa Sabina commissions new principal on Feast of St Dominic
Former Santa Sabina College teacher and parent Elizabeth Brooks has been formally commissioned as its principal. She pl…
‘You are not alone’: the four words 150 women came to Punchbowl to hear
Ask the women from all over Sydney who filled St Jerome's church, Punchbowl on 1 August what they had been taught about…
New reading guide explores Pope Leo XIV’s first encyclical
A new Australian reading guide aims to help Catholics engage more deeply with Pope Leo XIV's first encyclical, connecti…
Dr Philippa Martyr: Don’t get lost in translation
The best translation doesn't just change the words—it changes the reader. Philippa Martyr explores why that matters for…
Purposeful planning: workshops to energise Sydney’s parish pastoral councils
Three evening workshops across the Archdiocese of Sydney this August will help parish pastoral councils make the most o…
Faithful around US craft World Mission Rosaries for Archbishop Sheen’s beatification
A Kentucky parish rosary-making ministry is answering a nationwide call to honour Venerable Fulton J. Sheen ahead of hi…
How newly identified St Augustine sermons were found
Two previously unknown sermons by St Augustine have been identified in a 12th-century manuscript preserved at the dioce…
New Notre Dame report lists 12 key proposals to improve seminary formation
A new report by the University of Notre Dame offers 12 key recommendations to improve seminarian formation, focusing on…
How Giuseppina’s gift became a century of faith
Nearly a century after Italian migrants brought the devotion to Sydney, the annual feast of Our Lady of Terzito continu…
The Pope, political power, and the moral law
Pope Leo XIV's comments on war have renewed debate about whether the church should speak on political matters. Catholic…
The mates who’ll carry St Joseph through the night
Two schoolmates will shoulder the statue of St Joseph across Sydney next month. Their friendship is the reason they are…
Pope Leo XIV’s August prayer intention is ‘for evangelisation in the city’
Pope Leo XIV is inviting Catholics to pray "for evangelisation in the city" as his August prayer intention.
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Diocese in Nigeria mourns death of priest killed in machete attack
Police in northern Nigeria are investigating the murder of a priest who was killed in an apparent roadside ambush.
The …
New Sandhurst bishop calls diocese to be led by the Holy Spirit
Newly installed Bishop René Ramirez RCJ has urged the Diocese of Sandhurst to embrace a future centred on Christ by lis…
Australians invited to unite in faith and action at national Season of Creation Gathering
Season of Creation Gathering Invitation
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Can chatbots find God in their work?
Can relying on AI diminish my human capacity to rely on Christ? Will it help me to further find God in my work, or the …
How can we flourish as death approaches?
Australian researchers say people with an incurable blood cancer can still flourish, finding meaning, connection and pe…
In Spain, diocese pledges emergency aid as death toll rises in enclave’s border crisis
The Diocese of Cádiz and Ceuta offered emergency resources to civil authorities 31 July as more than 60,000 migrants cr…
Court shields women religious from New York assisted suicide law
A federal judge 30 July temporarily shielded four orders of women religious and Catholic healthcare ministries from enf…
Kildare swimmer breaks seven records at NSW titles
Kildare Catholic College student Andre Labara has broken seven championship records at the NSW All Schools Swimming Cha…
St Joachim’s celebrates a century of bringing people to Christ
St Joachim's Catholic Church, Lidcombe, marked its centenary and patronal feast with Mass, prayer, a relic procession a…
People are not data to be optimised, says expert
Technology ethicist Victoria Lorrimar has warned that artificial intelligence and contemporary technology culture risk …
Church leaders explore AI, friendship, and evangelisation in Manila
At a major evangelisation gathering in Manila, church leaders explored how Eucharistic friendship and communion can ans…
Caritas aid reaches almost 18,000 Venezuelan families after earthquakes
Nearly 18,000 families have received emergency assistance through Caritas Venezuela as the church continues its respons…
What St Francis can teach Sydney about evangelisation, 800 years later
Franciscan scholar Br William Short OFM reveals the saint behind the statue, a man who turned away from the sweet life …
Pope Leo XIV at Andrea Bocelli concert: Music’s beauty points us to God
Pope Leo XIV listened as Andrea Bocelli led 164 young voices in a hymn, prompting the pope to offer a reflection on how…
Wildfires in Spain force Augustinian nuns to evacuate monastery
Wildfires burning through central Spain forced a community of Augustinian nuns to evacuate their monastery as flames th…
Dr Philippa Martyr: Going back to where you came from
Whether it’s The Odyssey or the Scriptures, going back to the original sources has a lot to recommend it, says Philippa…
Sydney Archdiocese prepares to ordain three new priests
The Archdiocese of Sydney will ordain Deacons Lukasz Golab, Peter Van Khuơng Tran and Stephen Howard to the priesthood …
Who was St Peter Julian Eymard? An Apostle of the Eucharist
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I would like to invite young people (18-30) to join the Diocese of Bathurst pilgrimage to World Youth Day in South Kore…
Eucharist 28
The International Eucharistic Congress began in Lille, France, in 1881, inspired by Emilie Tamisier and St Peter Julian…