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- Author: The Catholic LeaderDominican Father Karl Emerick was farewelled by friends, family and his religious community at his Funeral Mass on October 14. He died suddenly on October 5, aged 51. This is an edited eulogy that was delivered before the Funeral Mass at Our Lady of Graces...
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Sudan bishop says military coup was predictable
27 October 2021The military coup in Sudan that sidetracked the country's path toward democratic rule was predictable and not unexpected, the president of the Sudan Catholic Bishops' Conference said. "We are back to zero where we started. I am not surprised or shocked... - Author: The Catholic Leader
Children from all over the world pray the Rosary for peace
27 October 2021HUNDREDS of thousands of children from all over the world prayed the Rosary for peace on October 18. The "One Million Children Praying the Rosary" campaign was once again a success, was organised by the pontifical foundation Aid to the Church in Need... - Author: The Catholic Leader
Genuine, heartfelt prayer takes courage, Pope Francis says
27 October 2021PEOPLE should pray with genuine and courageous faith, revealing their whole heart to God, confident he listens with care and mercy, Pope Francis said. "When faith is alive, prayer is heartfelt: it does not beg for spare change, it is not reduced to momentary... - Author: The Catholic Leader
It takes a lot of faith to do science, Jesuit astronomer says
26 October 2021By Carol Glatz, Catholic News Service ACCORDING to a self-described "fanatic" about science and "a bit of a nerd" for the Catholic Church, people should not ask this Jesuit astronomer why a scientist would believe in God. The more interesting question... - Author: The Catholic Leader
Catholic Church will be 'everywhere' at COP26
26 October 2021EVEN though Pope Francis will not attend the 26th U.N. Climate Change Conference in Glasgow in person, the Vatican delegation and the Catholic Church will be "everywhere" during the two-week summit, from the highest-level private negotiations to the sidelines... - Author: The Catholic LeaderFIVE new hospital pastoral carers have overcome learning challenges encountered during COVID-19 lockdowns to complete their training and join Centacare Pastoral Ministries in Brisbane. All five received a statement of attainment in Spiritual and Pastoral...
- Author: The Catholic LeaderA GROUP of Brisbane Year 12 students set off on one last, heartfelt adventure before starting their final exams - old friends returned to their primary school for an emotional reunion with their prep teacher. Marist College Ashgrove student Jeremy Kerwin...
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Francis hopes to visit Papua New Guinea, East Timor
25 October 2021POPE Francis said he hopes to continue traveling next year, including making visits to countries in Oceania and Southeast Asia. "I still have to pay the overdue bill for the trip to Papua New Guinea and East Timor," the Pope told Argentine news agency... - Author: The Catholic LeaderPARISHIONERS at Kedron in Brisbane have raised their voices in prayer ahead of the international conference in Glasgow on climate change. More than 50 of them gathered on the lawn outside Little Flower Church after Mass last Sunday (October 17) to pray...