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Pope Francis thrives, hits his main themes during Asia-Pacific trip
THE 87-year-old Pope Francis not only survived the longest trip of his pontificate, but he drew energy from the crowds who came to see him, and he seemed to enjoy...
Read MoreIn wealthy Singapore, Pope Francis urges the care of the poor and migrants
POPE Francis praised Singapore and its citizens for their hard work and ingenuity, but he urged them to be mindful of the poor and of the migrant workers who do...
Read MoreRoyal Commission into veteran suicide calls for more accountability, resources going forward
BRISBANE Deacon Gary Stone said the Royal Commission into Defence and Veterans Suicide final report was a "goldmine of information" for people interested in delivering care for Australian veterans. "The...
Read MoreFirst Assembly of the Brisbane SYNOD24 highlights
On September 6 and 7, the Archdiocese of Brisbane convened the inaugural assembly of the Archdiocesan SYNOD24. This significant gathering focused on exploring strategies for effectively implementing the decrees issued...
Read MoreCanon law experts gather in Brisbane for international conference
MAJOR issues were on the agenda for more than 95 delegates from Australia, New Zealand, Asia and North America and international speakers at the 57th Annual Canon Law Conference this...
Read MoreTwenty-Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time - Two-Minute Homily: Fr Stephen Bliss OMF
Two-Minute Homily by Fr Stephen Bliss OMF for the Twenty-Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time 2024. “‘Who do you say I am?' Our answer to that question is perhaps the most...
Read MoreChildren's social media ban can only be a positive step, Real Talk co-founder says
PRIME Minister Anthony Albanese has promised to introduce legislation by year's end to ban children under the age of 16 from accessing social media nationwide. Real Talk co-founder Paul Ninnes...
Read MoreBe reflections of God's love, Pope Francis tells the people of East Timor
WHILE it is tempting to want more money and more power, God works great things through those who know how to make themselves small, Pope Francis told a massive crowd...
Read MoreACU demographer says making questions optional on Census mean they are useless for data analysis
PRIME Minister Anthony Albanese ordered the Australian Bureau of Statistics to cancel testing of new Census questions around sexual and gender identity last week before reversing his decision after criticism...
Read MoreHomily at the Opening Mass of the First Assembly of SYNOD24
The theme of this Synod, "I am making all things new", are words of the Risen Christ taken from the Book of Revelation (21:5). They were spoken into a world...
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