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Synod Office releases first two final reports of study groups
2+ hour, 56+ min ago (440+ words) The General Secretariat of the Synod has released the first two final reports of the Synod on Synodality's study groups established by Pope Francis, focusing on the digital mission and priestly formation. Source: Vatican News. The reports published were those…...
Theology an integral part of Church’s mission: Pope
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (350+ words) Theology serves the proclamation of the Gospel; therefore, it is an integral and fundamental part of the Church's mission," Pope Leo XIV said yesterday. Source: Vatican News. He expressed this when meeting representatives of the Theological Faculty of Puglia and…...
More than 388 million Christians face persecution, UN told
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (338+ words) Today's persecution of Christians is one of the most prevalent crises in the world today, a Vatican official has told the United Nations. Source: Crux. More than 388 million Christians face high levels of persecution and discrimination for their faith, which…...
Cross’s pilgrimage a ‘moving embrace’ from God
2+ week, 2+ day ago (362+ words) The Migrant Jubilee Cross, which is making its way around Australia, has officially started its pilgrimage around Melbourne. Source: Melbourne Catholic. On Friday, the cross was carried into St Patrick's Cathedral by representatives from the local Filipino, Vietnamese and Sudanese…...
New bishops gather in Canberra to learn the ropes
2+ week, 6+ day ago (451+ words) Australia's recently appointed bishops are gathering in Canberra this week to attend the "Seminar for New Bishops in a Synodal Way. Source: Catholic Voice. The seminar, hosted by the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference and Canberra-Goulburn Archbishop Christopher Prowse, chair of…...
Vatican announces theme for World Day for Grandparents and Elderly
3+ week, 2+ hour ago (273+ words) Pope Leo XIV has chosen "I will never forget you" as the theme for the Sixth World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly, the Vatican Dicastery for Laity, Family and Life announced yesterday. Source: OSV News. The day, instituted by…...
Solemn Mass marks significant moment for Maronite community
3+ week, 3+ hour ago (394+ words) The Maronite Eparchy of Australia, New Zealand and Oceania gathered to celebrate the Feast of Saint Maroun at St Maroun's Cathedral, Redfern, and to formally launch the Year of Prayer for Peace. Bishop Antoine-Charbel Tarabay presided over the Solemn Mass,…...
New Archbishop of New York a ‘Leo-style bishop’
3+ week, 2+ day ago (274+ words) Archbishop Ronald Hicks'was installed on Friday as the 11th Archbishop of New York, calling on Catholics to spread the faith while respecting all people and helping the vulnerable. Source: Crux. With a few thousand people inside St Patrick's Cathedral in Manhattan…...
Broken Bay Synod ‘more than an event’
3+ week, 2+ day ago (322+ words) Broken Bay Bishop Anthony Randazzo has announced the framework for a Diocesan Synod to be held next year." The Synod will be formally convoked by Bishop Randazzo at Pentecost this year, which is also the 40th anniversary of the diocese. Clergy,…...
Bishops seek focus on cost-of-living crisis
3+ week, 2+ day ago (349+ words) Australia's Catholic bishops have urged courage and tenderness in addressing the nation's cost-of-living crisis. Source: ACBC Media Blog. Each year since 1940, the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference has issued a statement for reflection and discussion in the lead-up to Social Justice…...