More than 4,000 Catholics on Sept 2 assembled in the remote Jamboni jungle to mark the 25-year observance of the death of 33-year-old Father Arul Das of the Balasore Diocese, who was shot and pierced with arrows in his thatched chapel-house during the early hours of Sept 2, 1999. “Father Arul very closely followed the Read more
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Thousands gather in jungle to honour Catholic priest killed in eastern India
Thursday, September 12th, 2024Caritas Internationalis and ACT Alliance join forces to address imminent famine in Sudan
Thursday, September 12th, 2024In Sudan, 25.6 million people – over half of the population – now face acute hunger, with more than 755,000 people on the brink of famine. 10.7 million people are also displaced within Sudan and neighbouring countries, 7.9 million of which have been forced from their homes since the outbreak of civil conflict on 15 Read more
Trump launches ‘Catholics for Trump’ coalition as poll shows Catholics lean Harris
Thursday, September 12th, 2024Former President Donald Trump launched his campaign’s Catholics for Trump coalition on September 4 in a bid to reach Catholic voters. A recent survey indicated that Catholic voters currently lean toward Vice President Kamala Harris in the presidential election. In a press release, the Trump-Vance campaign said the Republican nominee “announces ‘Catholics for Trump,’ a Read more
Indonesia arrests seven over terror threats against Pope Francis
Monday, September 9th, 2024
Indonesian police have arrested seven suspects in connection with online threats against Pope Francis during his visit to the Muslim-majority country. The suspects were planning terrorist activities targeting the Pope and other Catholic figures. The arrests were part of an ongoing investigation into extremist activities in Indonesia. National Police’s Special Detachment spokesman, Colonel Aswin Siregar, Read more
App launched for Australian Catholic mothers
Monday, September 9th, 2024
Two Australian Catholic mothers have launched a new digital initiative for other Australian Catholic mothers, promoting the dignity and beauty of motherhood. Called Litany of the Home, Beck Hanrahan and Steph Philippou’s app provides Catholic mothers with relevant, Australian-based content. It also seeks to support Catholic mothers in building a life of prayer and virtue, Read more
Jakarta’s Tunnel of Fraternity praised by Pope and Imam
Monday, September 9th, 2024
During his visit to Jakarta, Pope Francis lauded the “Tunnel of Fraternity” connecting Istiqlal Mosque and the Catholic Cathedral of Our Lady of the Assumption, describing it as “a place of dialogue and encounter”. While tunnels are often seen as dark places, Francis observed “Here it is different, for everything is illuminated”. The pope told Read more
Abusive Catholic group attacks its critics, victims
Monday, September 9th, 2024
Peruvian Catholic group Sodalitium Christianae Vitae – SCV – is becoming ever more aggressive to its victims and their supporters since the Vatican began investigating the group’s alleged crimes. The Vatican is examining complaints against the SCV that include sexual and psychological abuse and financial malpractice. The SCV is using media to discredit critics. Some Read more
Pope calls on Vanimo Catholics to share Gospel through love
Monday, September 9th, 2024
Speaking at the Holy Cross Pro-Cathedral in Vanimo, a remote town in Port Moresby, Pope Francis praised the work of missionaries. He encouraged the faithful to be missionaries in their daily lives – at home, school and work. He acknowledged the contributions of past and present missionaries who served in the region since the 19th Read more
Proclaiming the Gospel is not about imposing one’s own faith
Monday, September 9th, 2024
Pope Francis told gatherings of clergy, religious sisters, and catechists in Indonesia and PNG that proclaiming the Gospel does not mean “imposing one’s own faith or opposing it to others, proselytising”. He said proclaiming the Gospel should “always be done with great respect and fraternal affection for all”. Fraternal living means “accepting one another and Read more
Never too late to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation
Monday, September 9th, 2024A parishioner in their late 70s was among the 39 Catholics aged 16 and over who made a commitment to be sealed with the seven gifts of the Holy Spirit at a recent Adult Confirmation Mass. Held within the majestic setting of St Patrick’s Cathedral in Parramatta, Australia, the Adult Confirmation Mass brought together people Read more