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Archbishop calls for prayers in "troubled times"
24 May 2022BRISBANE Archbishop Mark Coleridge has used the feast day of Our Lady, Help of Christians to call for prayers for the Church in Australia, ahead of an historic second assembly of the Plenary Council in Sydney in July. Archbishop Coleridge said the Church... - Author: The Catholic Leader
US bishops applaud San Francisco prelates pastoral response to Pelosi's decades of abortion advocacy
24 May 2022A NUMBER of US Catholic bishops have praised San Francisco Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone for declaring House Speaker Nancy Pelosi not be admitted to Communion because of her stand on abortion, which she considers as health care. "I applaud Archbishop... - Author: The Catholic LeaderTHE Myanmar military is accused of burning down an historic Catholic village during a raid. At least 320 of an estimated 350 households in the village of Chaung Yoe were burned during a military raid on May 20, local sources told ucanews.com. Houses in...
- Author: The Catholic LeaderPOPE Francis praised a pro-life event in Rome and offered comments defending the dignity of life on Sunday. According to the website for the national Scegliamo la vita (Let's Choose Life) event, the May 21 gathering intended to affirm the dignity of human...
- Author: The Catholic LeaderANTHONY Albanese, a self-described cultural Catholic, has been sworn in as Australia's 31st prime minister today, after overcoming several election campaign stumbles to lead Labor into government after nine years in opposition. Even though Mr Albanese...
- Author: The Catholic LeaderBRISBANE grandmother Gwendoline Grant has clocked up 15,000 hours cuddling and caring for sick and premature babies at Mater Mothers' Hospital. For more than 25 years, the Brisbane volunteer has dedicated her time to the families in the Special Care Nursery,...
- Author: The Catholic LeaderSURVIVING a stroke has transformed Lewis Hoffman and the lives of those he selflessly helps as a volunteer at one of Brisbane's leading rehabilitation facilities. This week, Mr Hoffman, a retired pharmacist who turns 90 next year, is being recognised...
- Author: The Catholic LeaderCHRISTIAN Brother Alan Moss was remembered by his friends, family and fellow brothers for his gifted mind, especially for languages, and as a gracious man with a welcoming smile. Br Moss was a pioneering academic at the newly-founded Australian Catholic...
- Author: The Catholic LeaderFAITHFUL nationwide were getting out their rosary beads for a prayer event in honour of Australia's patroness Our Lady Help of Christians this Saturday. Catholics joining in would pray the Holy Rosary between 2pm and 4pm. Geebung parishioner and Legion...
- Author: The Catholic LeaderPOPE Francis met members of the Chemin Neuf Political Fraternity this week, offering the young group some insights into putting politics into practice in a Christian way through encounter, reflection and action. "Always seek unity and do not get lost...