Pope Francis is preparing to formally institute the “ministry of catechist”.

Stella Maris Australia, a Catholic agency that provides spiritual and practical support to those working at sea, has joined an international coalition calling for better treatment of seafarers during the pandemic.

The tedious sci-fi parable “Voyagers” (Lionsgate) seems designed to prove that in space, no one can hear you yawn.

Pope Francis has called for a global prayer marathon for the entire month of May, praying for the end to the pandemic.

In recent times many of us have experienced disconnection and isolation. We know that maintaining close relationships, having support, and staying connected to friends and family is vital, especially when times are tough. For over 65,000 Western Australians experiencing hardship each year, their only means of support is Vinnies WA. The Vinnies Good Night In on Friday 7 May, is simply about staying in for the night with friends, family, or work colleagues and donating what you would have spent on a night out.

St John of God Drug and Alcohol Withdrawal Network (DAWN) assist people to stop or reduce their substance use safely by providing planned care and support at home. The Subiaco-based service is celebrating its 20 year anniversary.

Mercy Place Mont Clare resident Norman Walker will be one of many to remember those who were involved in the war effort at a commemorative ceremony at the not-for-profit home this ANZAC Day.

For Identitywa’s Training Nurse, Shad O’Beirne, the decision to register on the Australian Bone Marrow Donor Registry (ABMDR) was not a hard one.

To express the closeness of God and of the Church to every older person, Pope Francis has chosen “I am with you always” from the Gospel of Matthew as the theme for the inaugural World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly.

The goal of a film bearing the title “Godzilla vs Kong” would seem to be simple enough. Set the iconic beasts raging at each other until at least one Asian city has been devastated, then roll the credits.