Pope Francis has invited Christians to pray for his papal visit to the Democratic Republic of Congo and South Sudan this week, saying the African nations have suffered greatly from lengthy conflicts. Source: Vatican News. The post Pope urges prayers for ‘pilgrimage of peace’ to South Sudan and Congo appeared first on CathNews. (Read More)

Catholics around Australia will this week meet and listen to Sr Nathalie Becquart XMCJ, the most senior woman in the Vatican who will become the first woman to vote in the upcoming Synod of Bishops. Source: Catholic Outlook. The post Australian Catholics to meet Vatican’s most influential woman appeared first on CathNews. (Read More)

The Albanese Government has begun implementing a far-reaching agenda, particularly as it relates to many of Australia’s most marginal and disadvantaged, writes Catholic Social Services Australia chair Francis Sullivan.  The post Albanese Government makes good start for the dispossessed appeared first on CathNews. (Read More)

Pope Francis has written a letter to clarify his comments on sin and homosexuality from a recent interview with the Associated Press. Source: CNA. The post Francis clarifies comments on sin and homosexuality appeared first on CathNews. (Read More)