Opinion
Recently it seemed that Australia had a ‘Swift’ mania moment, with the visit of the American singer Taylor Swift. While knowing nothing about her music, the effects of her visit on so many are extraordinary.
International
Pope Francis has called on Christian communities to examine their presence in society and the contribution they make to its “betterment” in his 2024 Lenten message.
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Pope Francis has inaugurated a Year of Prayer ahead of the 2025 jubilee year, calling on the faithful “to intensify prayer to prepare us to live well this event of grace and to experience the power of God’s hope”.
As we enjoy the usual summer smorgasbord of sport it might seem frivolous of us Aussies to be so obsessed with our sporting heroes when there is such terrible suffering in other parts of the world.
Adelaide Catholic youth leader Maddy Forde recently had the privilege of meeting Pope Francis and presenting him with a gift from Catholic Education South Australia.
Pope Francis has called out the parish “price list” for sacramental services, clericalism and young priests who want to wear “cassocks and hats” in a strong address to the Synod in Rome.
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