On the occasion of the International Day of People with Disability, on 3 December, the lead bishop for Disability issues in the Australian Bishops’ Conference is encouraging Catholic communities to promote their full inclusion and active…

A statement released by Catholic Social Services Australia expresses concern that the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) will not deliver the level of support that clients and providers need. By Francesca Merlo "There is…

In its 2021-2022 Social Justice Statement launched Thursday, the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference highlights its ambitious commitment to a more sustainable Church based on Pope Francis encyclical Laudato si’. By Vatican News…

The president of the Bishops' Conference of Austria, Archbishop Franz Lackner, has spoken out on behalf of the Austrian bishops, who are appealing to the legislature to take restrictive measures to prevent the legalization of assisted…

Catholic Communities in New Zealand and Australia join forces to host a July virtual conference looking at rebuilding after the pandemic. By Vatican News staff reporter Alive in the Spirit: That’s the title of a virtual…

The Australian Ambassador to the Holy See speaks of the fruits of a webinar held jointly with Caritas Internationalis and the Australian Embassy on the improvement of integral ecology in Oceania. By Francesca Merlo The webinar…

Pope Francis says he is close to people and communities in Australia’s New South Wales State where floods have destroyed homes and caused extensive damage. By Linda Bordoni Pope Francis on Wednesday expressed his sorrow and…

The Australian embassy to the Holy See invites everyone to join a webinar marking International Women’s Day on 8 March. By Linda Bordoni Each year on 8 March, we celebrate International Women's day. The global theme for…

A national Church event, the Plenary Council is being held in two phases. The First Assembly is scheduled for Oct. 2-10 in Adelaide and the Second is in July next year. By Robin Gomes The Catholic Church of Australia on Thursday…

The Catholic Church in Australia celebrates 200 years of its contribution to education in the country. The Bishops, in a pastoral letter, highlight the distinctive contribution of clergy, religious and laypeople to this significant…