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Cardinal warns of cruelty hidden behind ‘elegant speeches’ about poor

As the Church’s cardinals prepare to elect a new pope, they must be wary of “elegant speeches” that hide a subtle cruelty toward the poor and vulnerable, the Vatican’s former doctrinal chief said....

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Leaders hit key marginal seats in final day of campaigning

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Opposition Leader Peter Dutton are leaving nothing to chance as they fight for votes on the final day of campaigning ahead of tomorrow’s election. Source: The...

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Catholic priest recounts Holy Week massacres in Nigeria

In the aftermath of Holy Week massacres in Nigeria’s Plateau and Benue states, which reportedly left more than 170 people dead, a priest has shared first-hand testimony of the deadly attacks. Source: CNA.

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Diplomatic challenge for Vatican as China ‘elects’ two bishops

Despite the Church being in a period of interregnum between the reign of popes, Chinese authorities have made moves to assert the Church in China’s autonomy from Rome by unilaterally “electing” two...

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Catholics angered by Trump’s AI image

United States President Donald Trump posted an AI-generated image depicting himself as pope just days after making a comment to reporters that he would like to become the next pope. Source: OSV News.

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Appraising Pope Francis’s contributions to bioethics and moral philosophy

Australian Catholic University’s Plunkett Centre for Ethics will host a webinar exploring Pope Francis’ contributions to bioethics and moral philosophy during his 12-year pontificate.

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Parish aims to help more people embrace the faith

One of Queensland’s largest parishes has no intention of slowing down when it comes to evangelisation, outreach and bringing more people to the faith. Source: The Catholic Leader.

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Vatican workers prepare Sistine Chapel for conclave

While people around the world are praying for the cardinals who will enter the conclave on Wednesday to elect the next pope, Vatican workers were busy with hammers, saws and wrenches preparing the...

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Cardinals discuss challenges facing new pope

With the conclave to elect a new pope set to begin on Wednesday, cardinals are addressing a variety of challenges the next pontiff will have to face, and are calling broadly for more clarity, but also...

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Albanese rules out reintroducing religious discrimination legislation  

Religious discrimination laws are unlikely to be resuscitated by the Albanese Government after being abandoned last year. Source: SBS News.

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Catholic organisations congratulate Labor on election win

Catholic Social Services Australia and the St Vincent de Paul Society have congratulated Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Labor on their comprehensive victory in Saturday’s federal election.

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Searches for ‘how to become Catholic’ jump by 373 per cent

Searches for “how to become Catholic” increased by 373 per cent across the world between April 20 to 26, according to analysis of data from Google Trends. Source: The Tablet.

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Popemobile to be turned into mobile health clinic for Gaza 

One of Pope Francis’s popemobiles is being transformed into a mobile health clinic for children in the Gaza Strip, fulfilling one of the Pope's final wishes, the Vatican says. Source: Yahoo News.

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Prayer helping NZ cardinal prepare for ‘immensity’ of conclave 

New Zealand Cardinal John Dew says he is relying on prayer – his own, and that of others – in helping him prepare for the “immensity” of the task of being one of 133 people about to elect Pope Francis’...

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Centacare Brisbane appoints new leader

Stuart Rodney has been appointed to lead Centacare Brisbane after executive director Peter Selwood announced his retirement after more than 30 years of service. Source: The Catholic Leader.

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Newly named ministry honours legacy of St Mary MacKillop 

A new chapter has begun for the former Spirituality Ministry of the Sisters of Saint Joseph, with a new name and a new brand identity designed to honour the legacy of St Mary MacKillop and meet the...

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De La Salle Brothers successfully creating culture of safeguarding

A safeguarding audit completed by Australian Catholic Safeguarding Ltd has found that the Trustees of De La Salle Brothers are successfully implementing and embedding a culture of safeguarding...

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Catholic Health congratulates Labor and urges health reform

Catholic Health Australia has congratulated Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Labor on its return to government following a strong focus on health during the federal election campaign.

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Final preparations and discussions underway before conclave begins

All 133 cardinals who plan to enter the conclave to elect a new pope tomorrow have arrived in Rome, the Vatican press office said yesterday. Source: OSV News.

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New bishop says Christians can bring Christ’s light to a dark world

To a world growing ever darker and emptier, Christians can bring people Christ’s light, fullness and “sense of order,” said Bishop Tony Percy following his episcopal ordination as Australia’s newest...

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