Pope Francis has appointed Canadian priest Fr Carl Reid the second Ordinary of the Personal Ordinariate of Our Lady of the Southern Cross – a role he will take up in August.
Proclaiming the Church “isn’t afraid of history”, Pope Francis says he will open up the Vatican archives on World War II-era Pope Pius XII, a historic decision Jewish groups have sought for decades.
In his message for Lent, Pope Francis implores us to leave behind selfishness and share our spiritual and material goods with our brothers and sisters.
"Spread a culture of tolerance and learn to engage respectfully with people who passionately disagree with you". This was the dominant theme of Jesuit priest Father Frank Brennan’s presentation at Catholic Care’s, Towards Practice Excellence, two day staff conference at Hunter Stadium from 27-28 February.
NSW Catholic and independent schools are seeking a significant, long-term funding boost for new buildings and upgrades regardless of who wins the state election on 23 March.