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Pope Francis tells global leaders to save children and the planet 'before it's too late'
19 September 2023STARTING a global meeting of leaders, Pope Francis told former US President Bill Clinton and the global community to take action to ensure peace for future generations and stop climate change "before it's too late". Opening the 2023 Clinton Global Initiative... - Author: The Catholic Leader
'The power and presence of God in the Eucharist will change the person who consumes it', Bishop Barron writes
19 September 2023This is a review of Bishop Robert Barron's book, Eucharist, by Barbara Flynn A PEW Forum conducted in recent years in Catholic congregations across dioceses of the United States indicated that 70 per cent of those surveyed "did not believe in the real... - Author: The Catholic LeaderTWO dozen Queensland pilgrims walked the Holy Land in the footsteps of Jesus after their journey to World Youth Day Lisbon. The group organised by Townsville diocese journeyed to the holy sites after their pilgrimage to World Youth Day Lisbon. Pilgrim...
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Synod 2023: What has Pope Francis said about synodality?
18 September 2023THE Synod on Synodality is set to launch the first of two assemblies on October 4. The global meetings in Rome are the culmination of two years of preparation, and during that time, much has been said about synodality, including by the pope. In some of... - Author: The Catholic Leader
Catholic doctrine is a 'treasure' that must be defended, Cardinal-designate Fernandez says
15 September 2023WHEN Pope Francis said he wanted the focus of the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith to be something "different" from the dicastery's reputation as a watchdog, he was not saying anything goes, Cardinal-designate Victor Fernandez, the dicastery's... - Author: The Catholic Leader
Our Lady of Sorrows teaches us compassion for the suffering
15 September 2023CATHOLICS are invited to contemplate the seven sorrows of the Blessed Virgin Mary in a special way on September 15, the feast of Our Lady of Sorrows. The feast of Our Lady of Sorrows commemorates the seven great sorrows which Mary lived in relation to... - Author: The Catholic Leader
Church leader in Morocco - it may take years to rebuild after earthquake
14 September 2023THE leader of the Catholic Church in Morocco said this week that material support and prayers will be needed for "months, or maybe even years" after the nation of 37 million was rocked by its worst earthquake in decades. In an interview with Caritas International,... - Author: The Catholic Leader
Sound of Freedom a powerful and confronting film
14 September 2023By Michael Howard SOUND of Freedom has taken the box office by storm, as the film unexpectedly contests with the likes of Indiana Jones and Mission Impossible. The film sees Jim Caviezel (The Passion of The Christ) as US Homeland Security Agent Tim Ballard,... - Author: The Catholic Leader
'The Phenomenon' is baptised at age 46: Soccer great Ronaldo Nazario embraces Catholic faith
14 September 2023TUESDAY was a special day for Ronaldo Luis Nazario da Lima, the Brazilian and world soccer legend nicknamed "O Fenomeno" ("The Phenomenon"), who at the age of 46 took a significant step in his life of faith by receiving the sacrament of baptism. After... - Author: The Catholic LeaderHIGH in the mountains of Timor Leste a monastery is taking shape with support from missionary volunteers and donations from Brisbane parishioners. The Missionaries of the Poor (MOP) monastery is literally rising through the clouds that often blanket the...