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- Author: The Catholic LeaderELDERLY Christians are called to be consistent in their faith, otherwise they risk becoming a sign of hypocrisy for future generations, Pope Francis said. Addressing elderly men and women present at his weekly general audience on May 4, the Pope urged...
- Author: The Catholic LeaderA CANDLE-LIGHTING vigil on the Sunshine Coast is now an established annual event that aims to unite the local community and mark Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Month. This year's theme is 'Hear Her Voice', that calls on people to hear the voices,...
- Author: The Catholic LeaderLITURGICAL studies expert and Parramatta diocese vicar general Fr Peter Williams is leading a public lecture exploring ars celebrandi, a Latin term meaning the art of proper celebration of the liturgy. The lecture hosted by the Australian Catholic University...
- Author: The Catholic LeaderThe United States Supreme Court appears set to overturn its Roe v. Wade decision which legalised abortion for nearly 50 years, according to a leaked initial draft of a court opinion. Just minutes after the leak was published by Politico yesterday, reactions...
- Author: The Catholic LeaderSenator Amanda Stoker has spoken of 'building a culture of life' at the annual March for Life rally in Brisbane. In front of a crowd filling Speakers Corner outside the state parliament on Saturday, Queensland Senator Stoker said she was baffled when...
- Author: The Catholic LeaderWHEN disheartened and disappointed in life, Christians can rest assured that the risen Christ brings hope and the courage to begin anew, Pope Francis said. "When our nets are empty in life, it is not the time to feel sorry for ourselves, to have fun,...
- Author: The Catholic LeaderNext week Brisbane Archbishop Mark Coleridge will step aside as president of the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference after completing his second two-year term in the top position. The move comes after the Holy See asked bishops not serve in leadership...
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After expulsion from Philippines, Australian religious sister continues solidarity work
29 April 2022PHILIPPINE elections are May 9, and a longtime advocate for Filipino farmers will be watching closely - from afar. "The violence has already started, with some people already being killed. We're constantly trying to monitor the situation and to get it... - Author: The Catholic LeaderWELL-known Brisbane polymath Jesuit Father Ian Howells has died aged 91. Fr Howells, who died at 11.45pm on April 23 at St John's Home, Toowong - not far from the former Jesuit community where he spent almost 40 years ministering in Brisbane. A statement...
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A fluffy dog bringing smiles to children's faces
29 April 2022ENOCH and Lachlan, two boys who receive care at Xavier Respite Service in Yeerongpilly, love when eight-year-old Siberian Husky Drogo visits them. He wags his fluffy tail against them, bumps their hands with his wet nose and enjoys a good pat behind his...