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Service is a calling for all, not a select few, says Pope Francis

To enter the plan God proposes for our life requires that we restrict the space of selfishness, reduce the presumption of self-sufficiency and lower the heights of pride and arrogance, Pope Francis has said in his weekly Sunday Angelus audience.

Catholic Youth Ministry climbing mountains

Photo: Off the Beaten Track WA https://offthebeatentrackwa.com.au/mt-cooke-loop Come and hike with the Catholic Youth Ministry Team on Saturday 17 September as they tackle Perth’s highest peak, Mount Cooke. Bring a friend and experience the beauty of creation, with the opportunity to attend Mass and eat lunch at the summit. Photo: Off the Beaten Track WA https://offthebeatentrackwa.c...

Lifemark – Film based on Indiana woman’s true story ‘reclaims beauty of adoption’

Lifemark is meaningful, faith-based film that reclaims the beauty of adoption and is full of laughter, tears, drama and adrenaline.

Digital world leaves some ‘hyperconnected and alone,’ Vatican official says

Prefect for the Vatican Dicastery for Communication, Paolo Ruffini has this week said the paradox of today is that “we are hyperconnected and also alone”. The problem arises, he highlighted, “when there is no longer communication, but only connection.”

Reach out and give life through Workplace Giving

Children like Kaleb* are just one example of those being supported through Catholic Mission’s Workplace Giving program.

Australian synthesis for global Synod of Bishops published

The Australian synthesis, which emerged from a nine-month process that began in October 2021, draws from the diocesan consultation phase for the Synod of Bishops. Image: ACBC. Catholics in Australia have expressed a strong need for a Church that is missionary and a Eucharistic community that is inclusive, the national synthesis for the global Synod on Synodality reveals. The Australia...

Hobart Cathedral restoration work extended

The Hobart Cathedral closed on 4 July 2022 to allow much-needed restoration to commence. Hobart Archbishop Julian Porteous announced this week that the Cathedral will remain closed until early December, two months later than originally thought, to further advance restoration work.

DC League of Super-Pets

Introduced in previous DC Comics lore and dubbed Krypto, the pooch – according to Stern’s screenplay, penned with John Whittington – has shown unwavering devotion to the Man of Steel ever since he was a pup.

Desire for eternal youth is ‘delusional,’ says Pope Francis

“The conceit of stopping time — of wanting eternal youth, unlimited well-being, absolute power — is not only impossible, it is delusional,” he said. The Holy Father continued his series of talks on old age and reflected on Jesus’ farewell to his disciples during the Last Supper, in which he promised to “prepare a place” for them.