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Pope recovering well in hospital, resumes work
Pope Leo XIV met with a top aide yesterday and resumed working from hospital, as doctors reported his lung had recovered well from surgery to remove a cancerous nodule. Source: NCR Online.
Bishops conclude Vatican family meeting with prayers for Pope
The Vatican meeting of the world’s bishops’ conference presidents and the heads of Eastern Catholic churches marking the 10th anniversary of Amoris Laetitia concluded this week with prayers for Pope Leo XIV’s recovery from lung cancer surgery. Source: OSV News.
Anti-slavery chief says proposed laws do not go far enough
Australia’s anti-slavery watchdog has warned that the Albanese Government’s proposed crackdown on forced labour does not go far enough, demanding new laws forcing major companies to stamp out exploitation in their supply chains. Source: Sydney Morning Herald.
Celebrating 100 years of World Mission Sunday
As World Mission Sunday approaches this weekend, Catholics across Australia are invited to begin their celebrations by joining the universal Church in praying the Mission Rosary. Source: Catholic Mission.
Sanctuary for homeless ‘embodiment of Christian discipleship’
A new Church-led sanctuary in Southport is tackling Gold Coast homelessness head-on. Source: The Catholic Leader.
Remembering Australia’s greatest Catholic hymn writer 50 years on
Yesterday marked 50 years since the death of James McAuley, the man considered to be Australia’s most significant Catholic hymn writer. Source: Hobart Archdiocese.
Execution of Fort Hood shooter will not be livestreamed
United States President Donald Trump has announced the execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Malik Hasan will not be livestreamed. Source: EWTN News.
Indian court denies land for Christian cemetery
The top court in the northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh has dismissed an appeal by the Christian community to allot a piece of barren public land for a cemetery, citing legal restrictions. Source: UCA News.
Raising the alarm on social media platforms
In “The Social Reckoning”, a young Facebook engineer enlists the help of a journalist to blow the whistle on the social network’s most guarded secrets. Source: Australian Catholics.