UISG Advocacy Forum: Religious women are leaders of change
The 2023 UISG Advocacy Forum brings religious women from around the world to Rome to discuss their work on issues such as climate change, poverty, human trafficking, and migration.
By Sr. Nina Benedikta Krapić, VMZ
The two-day UISG Advocacy Forum 2023 kicked off in Rome on Monday, 23 October, at the General Curia of the Society of Jesus.!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
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UISG Advocacy Forum: Religious women are leaders of change
The 2023 UISG Advocacy Forum brings religious women from around the world to Rome to discuss their work on issues such as climate change, poverty, human trafficking, and migration.
By Sr. Nina Benedikta Krapić, VMZ
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Australian Bishops: Indigenous Voice referendum also ‘a moral issue’
The upcoming Australian Indigenous Voice referendum is not just a political issue, but also a moral one, according to Australia's Catholic Bishops.
By Sr. Nina Benedikta Krapić, VMZ
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Scholarship brings Australian First Nations students to Rome
Recipients of the 2023 Francis Xavier Scholarship discuss the award’s namesake – a 19th century Aboriginal boy who trained as a Benedictine monk –and describe their aspirations to help First Nations communities back in Australia.
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Australia: Church questions proposed euthanasia legislation
The Archbishop of Sydney voices strong criticism against a proposed legislation bringing down the age limit for voluntary assisted dying to 14 in the Australian Capital Territory.
By Vatican News staff reporter
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Caritas’ main challenges are ‘those facing the world’s poorest people’
As delegates at the General Assembly of Caritas Internationalis elect Kirsty Robertson as the new Vice President, she shares her hopes for the renewal of the mission of the Church's humanitarian confederation.
By Renato Martinez and!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
New report breaks down Australian Catholic population
A new document from the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference profiles a Catholic population which is increasingly culturally diverse.
By Joseph Tulloch
The Australian Catholic Bishops Conference has released a new report!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Archbishop Costelloe: Pope calling us to become more synodal
Archbishop Timothy Costelloe of Perth, Australia, a newly-appointed member of the preparatory committee for the General Assembly of the Synod, says Pope Francis is calling us to become “more fully a synodal Church.”
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Church in Australia mourns late Cardinal Pell
Australian Bishops react to news of passing of former Prefect of the Vatican Secretariat for the Economy on January 10.
By Vatican News staff writer
Church leaders in Australia, and beyond, are paying tribute to late Cardinal!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->!-->…
Christmas Season 2022: Our love flows only from Prince of Peace
The birth of Jesus is the most powerful sign and message of hope in a world darkened by the shadows of fear and uncertainty. Each year, Vatican Radio brings you the voices of religious leaders and heads of Christian charitable!-->…
Australian synod organiser: Sea levels an existential threat in Oceania
Professor Sandie Cornish, a professor at Australian Catholic University and a member of the Oceania synod task force, talks about the experience of synodality in the region, and the serious problems posed by climate change.
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Australian synod organiser: Sea levels an existential threat in Oceania
Professor Sandie Cornish, a professor at Australian Catholic University and a member of the Oceania synod task force, talks about the experience of synodality in the region, and the serious problems posed by climate change.
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Heavy floods force thousands from homes in Australia
Floods in southeastern Australia displace thousands of people from their homes, with housing and farm land beneath water, and leave at least 1 person dead in the town of Rochester.
By Alastair Wanklyn
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Australia: Church and Indigenous Peoples join forces for the Earth
The Archdiocese of Brisbane has given life to a project called ‘Laudato sì’ to tackle the disastrous consequences of climate change. It’s a seven-year plan to reduce investment in fossil fuels, adopt sustainable lifestyles, promote!-->…
WMOF: Reflecting on pain, loss, forgiveness and holiness
The Abdallahs, Daniel and Leila, are parents of seven whose lives were overturned two years ago by the deaths of three of their children at the hands of a drunken driver. The couple told their story at the 10th World Meeting of Families,!-->…
Catholic groups congratulate new Australia PM as he is sworn in
As the new Australian Labor prime minister, Anthony Albanese, is sworn into office, Catholic organizations offer their congratulations and urge him to put compassion and justice at the heart of governance.
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Australian Bishops call for ‘better politics’ ahead of federal elections
Australia’s Catholic Bishops release a statement in the runup to federal elections in May, urging voters to use their voice to protect the disadvantaged and the environment.
By Devin Watkins
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Caritas Australia welcomes state support for humanitarian efforts in Ukraine
Caritas Australia highlights the urgent need for humanitarian assistance and hails state efforts in providing funds to support Ukrainians amid the crisis caused by the war.
By Vatican News staff writer
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Australia: Floodwaters engulf Queensland, force closure of churches, schools
Several churches, homes, businesses in Brisbane and the surrounding communities are underwater as heavy rains swamp the area killing eight people and affecting an estimated 15,000 properties.
By Vatican News staff writer
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Tonga tsunami: Efforts to provide relief impeded by communications breakdown
Following a volcano eruption that triggered a tsunami on the Pacific island of Tonga, communications have been down everywhere, making assessments more difficult, according to a representative of Caritas Australia.
By Lydia O’Kane
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Jesus shows the way from littleness to greatness: Pope At Christmas Night Mass:
God’s grandeur appears in littleness
The central image and message we contemplate today is the Child, how God is completely present in His littleness, the Pope said. He invited us to “be amazed by this scandalous truth.” He pointed out,…