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  • Published on 04:41 GMT

    Ahead of papal visit, Spain pushes forward with reparations for church sex abuse victims

    MADRID (AP) — In the 1970s, in a devoutly Catholic Spain still ruled by dictator Francisco Franco, Paula Alonso-Pimentel was sent for catechism at age 8 to a religious school in the northern city of Valladolid. There, she says, a Marist priest sexually …

    Source: Yahoo News - Center-left
  • Published on Jun 3, 2026

    Full text: Pope Leo XIV’s general audience given June 3, 2026

    1 (OSV News) — The following is the full text of Pope Leo XIV’s general audience address given June 3 in St. Peter’s Square. Catechesis. The Documents of the Second Vatican Council. III. Constitution Sacrosanctum Concilium. 3. Rite, sign and symbol Dear …

    Source: OSV News - Center-right
  • Published on Jun 2, 2026

    The people who say no to being a parent, and have very happy lives

    A few months ago, Bianka Ismailovski was seated at what would have been a forgettable dinner party in Melbourne had she not spent 40 minutes being called selfish by a table of people she had just met. “It was just so crazy,” says the 36-year-old comedian …

    Source: Brisbane Times - Neutral
  • Published on Jun 3, 2026

    Tim Fischer Oration brings a Vatican scholar to Sydney

    Dr Mary Healy. Photo: Supplied. When Dr Mary Healy steps to the lectern at Rosehill Gardens at the third Tim Fischer Oration on Ethics in Public and Political Life on the evening of 17 June, she will carry with her a biography that few Catholic scholars …

    Source: The Catholic Weekly - Center-right
  • Published on Jun 2, 2026

    Abbott’s second coming will worsen Liberal fiasco

    Save You have reached your maximum number of saved items. Remove items from your saved list to add more. Share AAA James Massola is spot-on about the negative effect of Tony Abbott becoming Liberal Party president (“Abbot’s gung-ho style risks time in the …

    Source: The Sydney Morning Herald - Neutral
  • Published on Jun 1, 2026

    Top Vatican official ‘deeply moved’ to receive honorary doctorate

    One of the most senior women in the Vatican has accepted an honorary doctorate from Australian Catholic University. Sr Nathalie Becquart XMCJ received a Doctor of the University (Honoris Causa) at the ACU Rome Campus on Thursday, May 28. The honorary …

    Source: Catholic News - Pending
  • Published on Jun 1, 2026

    Catholic schoolgirls visit mosques, wear hijabs as part of Fratelli Tutti-inspired field trip

    News A Catholic school in Australia shared a picture of students all wearing Islamic head scarves at a mosque for an ‘Interfaith Reflection Day,’ which also included trips to Hindu temples. (LifeSiteNews) — Catholic schoolgirls in Australia visited two …

    Source: LifeSite - Right-wing
  • Published on May 26, 2026

    From the Vatican to Australia: Sistine Chapel exhibit debuts in Sydney

    The Vatican Museums and the Archdiocese of Sydney have launched an immersive experience of the Sistine Chapel in Sydney, Australia. The exhibit will enable visitors to experience Michelangeloʼs world-famous Renaissance frescoes beyond the Vatican ahead of …

    Source: EWTN News - Pending
  • Published on Jun 1, 2026

    IN BRIEF George Santos, shigella cases, Senegal’s law, popes’ designer, musician comes out, Matt Bomer, Riot Fest

    NATIONAL Warning: This column mentions incidents of violence against transgender people. Gay former congressman George Santos, Proud Boys chair Enrique Tarrio and ex-Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich are among those reportedly preparing to seek taxpayer-funded …

    Source: Windy City Times - Illinois - Pending
  • Published on Jun 1, 2026

    Pulisic hits out at critics after goal: “hopefully they can stop talking”

    Israel and Trump hadn’t attacked Iran. Nicolás Maduro was still in Venezuela. Mamdani wasn’t the Mayor of New York City. Bulgaria weren’t using the Euro. This is how the world was the last time Pulisic had scored a goal. Take just his goals for the …

    Source: AS - Neutral
  • Published on May 31, 2026

    How Soccer Ignited a Smoldering Feud Between Prince William and King Charles

    Prince William gave royal watchers a rare insight into his inner world at a soccer cup final between his beloved team Aston Villa and the German side SC Freiburg. William was joined by what The Daily Mail calls a “loyal band of friends” at the final of …

    Source: The Daily Beast - Left-wing
  • Published on May 15, 2026

    Ordinariate bishop given temporary role in Australia

    Pope Leo XIV has named Bishop Steven Lopes of the Ordinariate of the Chair of St Peter as apostolic administrator of the Ordinariate of Our Lady of the Southern Cross, expanding the Texas-based bishop’s pastoral responsibility to Australia and parts of …

    Source: The Catholic Herald - Pending
  • Published on May 30, 2026

    International peace runners stop in Cortez

    Runners from more than a half-dozen countries carrying a torch and a message of peace stopped in Cortez on Wednesday. Participants in the Sri Chinmoy Oneness Home Peace Run climbed the steps to City Hall, stopping to visit with Cortez Mayor Dennis Spruell …

    Source: KSJD - Colorado - Public Broadcaster
  • Published on May 11, 2026

    Ordinariate bishop for North America sees his pastoral care expanded to Australia

    (OSV News) -- A Texas-based bishop, who leads one of the Catholic Church's three "Anglican ordinariates," has seen his pastoral care expanded to Australia, as a fellow prelate has been tapped to lead a Vatican dicastery. On May 11, Pope Leo …

    Source: Detroit Catholic - Michigan - Center-right
  • Published on May 11, 2026

    Pope appoints US bishop Ordinariate Administrator in Australia 

    Bishop Steven Lopes (Ordinariate.net) Pope Leo XIV has announced the new apostolic administrator of the Personal Ordinariate of Our Lady of the Southern Cross in Australia following the appointment of Archbishop Anthony Randazzo to Prefect of the Dicastery …

    Source: Catholic News - Pending
  • Published on May 8, 2026

    Australia arrests ‘ISIS Brides’ on terror, slavery charges

    Three Australian women known as the “ISIS Brides” have been arrested on slavery- and terrorism-related charges after returning home with their 10 children, most of whom were born in a Syrian detention camp where the families had lived since the collapse of …

    Source: Union of Catholic Asian News - Indeterminate
  • Published on May 27, 2026

    First Nations Women Reflect On Hope In New Book

    Australian Catholic University Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people should be aware that this media release may contain names of deceased persons. Key points: Australian Catholic University’s Office of the Pro Vice-Chancellor has partnered with …

    Source: The National Tribune - Center-left
  • Published on May 29, 2026

    A tale of righteous wrath

    Fr Damien of Molokai on his deathbed, having spent 16 years’ ministering among lepers – eventually developing Hansen’s disease (leprosy) himself. A couple of weeks ago, on 10 May, the church celebrated the feast day of St Damien of Molokai.   Even before …

    Source: The Catholic Weekly - Center-right
  • Published on May 29, 2026

    From Babel to Jerusalem: Digital evangelisation in light of Magnifica Humanitas

    A copy of Pope Leo XIV’s first encyclical, “Magnifica Humanitas: On Safeguarding the Human Person in the Time of Artificial Intelligence,” is seen during a presentation on the document at the Vatican May 25, 2026. (CNS photo/Lola Gomez) In his new …

    Source: The Catholic Weekly - Center-right

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