Caritas Australia launches Gaza Appeal to support displaced families
Following a series of surprise attacks against Israel by Hamas on October 7, hundreds of military air strikes have been launched across the Gaza Strip as a form of retaliation by the Israeli government.
Catholic Church says referendum result should usher in new era
Despite the referendum to establish an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice in the Constitution not succeeding, Australia needs to find a way to address the inequalities many First Nations people face, Bishop Charles Gauci has said.
Bishops’ statement calls for ‘new engagement’ with First Peoples
“Strengthening our relationship with our First Peoples is integral and indeed critical to the strengthening of the whole nation.”
Church leaders in Australia welcome Synod working document
As the Church approaches the first session of the forthcoming Synod of Bishops, Australian Catholics are being encouraged to continue their engagement with the global synodal journey through prayer, ongoing discernment and local conversations.
Pope Francis appoints new Bishop of Toowoomba, Australian Catholic Bishops Conference names new general secretary
Bishop Ken Howell has been appointed as the seventh Bishop of Toowoomba, he succeeds Bishop Robert McGuckin, who has led the Diocese of Toowoomba since 2012.
The Australian Catholic Bishops Conference has also named a new general secretary. Fr Chris de Souza will take on the new role in August.
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Hundreds feared dead after Cyclone Mocha in Myanmar and Bangladesh
Caritas Australia’s partners are on the ground in Myanmar and Bangladesh to provide assistance after Cyclone Mocha tore through the locations.
Diverse Faith groups urge Politicians to 'work together across political divides' for Voice Referendum
A powerful coalition of national religious and ethno-religious organisations has sent a joint open letter to all federal parliamentarians, calling on politicians to co-operate across political divides in support of the upcoming Voice referendum.
Fears Türkiye-Syria death toll will double in race against time to rescue trapped survivors
Rescue teams and aid agencies are in a race against time to rescue survivors across Türkiye and Syria. Australians are being urged to support their efforts by donating to Caritas' earthquake appeal.