Australia’s new Ambassador to the Holy See presented her letters of credential to Pope Francis on 27 August 2020. She speaks to Vatican Radio about her hopes and vision for the role. By Linda Bordoni She’s smart, she’s with…

Following the publication of the Pope's encyclical “Fratelli Tutti” on Sunday, Bishops in the United States and Australia highlight his important appeals for solidarity and human fraternity. By Vatican News Pope Francis published…

Australia announces an agreement with pharmaceutical companies concerning two potential Covid-19 vaccines. By Vatican News Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison has announced that his country expects to receive the first…

Australia’s bishops comment on the observations made by the Holy See on recommendations from the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse to the Australian government. By Vatican News The Australian…

As Pope Francis, and the world, mark Laudato Si' year, Don Bosco Technological Institute (DBTI) in Port Moresby initiates a year-long Integrated Waste Management Plan. By Francesca Merlo A year of Waste Management Plan at the…

As several Covid-19 vaccines reach advanced clinical trials, Catholic Bishops in Australia and the UK address an ethical question regarding the use of an aborted fetus in the development of one particular candidate. By Devin Watkins…

The review of Church governance was recommended by the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse. By Robin Gomes The Australian Catholic Bishops Conference (ACBC) and Catholic Religious Australia (CRA),…

Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of Bishop Gregory O'Kelly, SJ and has appointed Father Karol Kulczycki SDS as bishop of the Diocese of Port Pirie in Australia. By Vatican News On Saturday, Pope Francis's appointment of…

The Australian state of Victoria on Thursday recorded the highest number of new infections in a “second-wave” outbreak of the novel coronavirus, leading to a tightening of restrictions in hopes of controlling the spread of the disease. …

Australia will close the border between the states of New South Wales and Victoria beginning on Wednesday, disrupting movement between Melbourne and Sydney, the nation’s two largest cities. By Vatican News The premiers of…