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Why Shia LaBeouf's new film converted him to Catholicism
30 August 2022Whether it's fighting Decepticons in an intergalactic battle in Transformers, or voicing an ambitious penguin in Surf's Up, actor Shia LaBeouf is always keeping audiences on their toes. His latest cinematic endeavour tackled the portrayal of Franciscan... - Author: The Catholic LeaderA passage from the Bible changed Russ Nelson's career. The prison transport driver was sitting in his dining room when he stumbled across a famous verse that prompted an epiphany. "I was in prison, and you visited me," Mr Nelson said quoting Mathew 25:36...
- Author: The Catholic LeaderDURING a ceremony to create 20 new cardinals, Pope Francis has encouraged the College of Cardinals to have the same spiritual zeal for all people, whether they are in positions of power or ordinary Christians. "A cardinal loves the church, always with...
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St John of God Bendigo Hospital awarded for their work in early pregnancy loss support
26 August 2022THE pastoral services team at St John of God Bendigo Hospital has received a Catholic Health award for their work in early pregnancy loss support. The award was presented at a gala dinner in Brisbane on August 23 before the Catholic Health Australia national... - Author: The Catholic LeaderPOPE Francis has called for prayers to "end the horrors" of Russia's ongoing war against Ukraine. "I renew my invitation to implore the Lord for peace for the beloved Ukrainian people who for six months now have been suffering the horror of war," he said...
- Author: The Catholic LeaderFaith-based health, aged and community care providers, including the Catholic sector, should continue with their mission-based work in the face of a growing secularisation and attacks on the Church, according to former Prime Minister John Howard. Speaking...
- Author: The Catholic LeaderAUSTRALIA'S bishops have condemned the scourge of domestic and family violence in their annual social justice statement, saying relationships must be "marked by respect and freedom rather than coercion and control". At the Brisbane launch of this year's...
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Bishop Harris urges no telehealth law change that could undermine euthanasia safeguards
25 August 2022Townsville Bishop Tim Harris has written to the Federal Government urging it not to repeal laws that currently prevent doctors using telehealth to discuss assisted dying. Bishop Harris says changing the law could undermine euthanasia safeguards and increase... - Author: The Catholic Leader
Paws-tively blessed day for pet owners at ACU
24 August 2022THE Australian Catholic University could have given Noah's Ark a run for its money, with creatures great and small attending the Banyo campus' annual blessing ceremony. Franciscan Father Harry Chan led the celebration and welcomed all walks of wildlife... - Author: The Catholic LeaderTwo state-sponsored church bodies in China have elected new leaders, who promised to invigorate the Catholic faithful pastorally in line with the socialist principles of the Chinese Communist Party. The three-day 10th National Congress of Catholicism...