Pope Names Bishop Lopes to lead Catholics of Anglican tradition in Australia
Hannah Brockhaus EWTN NEWS Bishop Lopes will lead the Personal Ordinariate of Our Lady of the Southern Cross in Australia; one of three personal ordinariates for Catholics of Anglican tradition. Pope Leo XIV on Monday appointed Bishop Steven J. Lopes, bishop of the Personal Ordinariate of the Chair of Saint Peter, to also lead the […]
Pope Leo’s Peru: An EWTN News Special Report
EWTN News presents Pope Leo’s Peru, a one-hour special report by Jonathan Liedl examining the missionary roots of Pope Leo XIV’s ministry. Filmed on location in northern Peru, the program highlights Pope Leo’s years of pastoral services as a missionary in rural Chulucanas, a pastor in the port city of Trujillo, and bishop of the […]
3 priests ordained in Broken Bay
For the second time in five years, Archbishop Anthony Randazzo has ordained three priests at once for the Diocese of Broken Bay, with Fathers Shayne D’Cunha, Tân Nguyen, and Huy Tran committing themselves to a life of service to the People of God. On the Memorial of St Catherine of Siena, at Our Lady of the […]
A Shepherd Across Borders: Archbishop Amel Nona appointed patriarch of the Chaldean Church, following Cardinal Sako
ROME — In a moment of profound historical and spiritual significance for the global Chaldean community, the Synod of Bishops of the Chaldean Church has elected Archbishop Amel Nona as the new Patriarch of the Chaldean Catholic Church. Meeting in Rome on April 12, 2026, the Synod chose the 58-year-old prelate, who has led the […]
Prayer for Peace: Australians Urged to Join Pope Leo XIV
CAIRNS, Australia — As the world watches a fragile two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran, the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference (ACBC) has issued an urgent call for the faithful to join Pope Leo XIV in a global prayer vigil for peace. The invitation, echoed by Bishop Tim Harris of Cairns, emphasizes that while […]
A Season of Grace in Brisbane: Adult New Catholics Nearly Double as Souls Discover the Fullness of Truth
BRISBANE, Australia — In a remarkable sign of spiritual vitality, the Archdiocese of Brisbane welcomed a near doubling of new Catholics this Easter. A total of 454 adults, a staggering increase from 241 the previous year, were baptized and confirmed at Easter Vigil Masses across south-east Queensland during last Easter Sunday Mass, marking one of […]
The Risen Christ Conquers All: Australian Bishops Proclaim Easter Hope Amid Global Strife
SYDNEY, Australia — In a world weary from the weight of war, economic hardship, and social discord, the Catholic Bishops of Australia have issued a unified call to hope, declaring that the Resurrection of Jesus Christ remains the definitive answer to the “culture of death.” As the faithful gathered for the 2026 Easter celebrations, the […]
A Season of Dynamism: Record-Breaking Growth in Easter Baptisms Signals a Catholic Revival
SYDNEY, Australia — After years of headlines dominated by terms like “decline” and “dwindle,” the Catholic Church in Australia and across the globe is witnessing a remarkable shift. As the 2026 Lenten season concludes, the “Catholic Word of the Year” is undeniably Dynamism. From the metropolitan cathedrals of Sydney and Melbourne to the historic parishes […]
A “Precious Gift” to the Universal Church: Archbishop Anthony Randazzo Appointed to Top Vatican Legal Post
VATICAN CITY — In a move that underscores the growing influence of the Australian Church in the global governance of Catholicism, Pope Leo XIV has appointed Bishop Anthony Randazzo of Broken Bay as the new Prefect of the Dicastery for Legislative Texts. The appointment, announced on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, also grants the 59-year-old prelate […]
“A New Dimension to the Crisis”: Church Leaders Watch for Signs of Stress Amid Fuel Shortages
TOWNSVILLE, Australia — As the shadow of the conflict in Iran stretches across the globe, reaching the fuel pumps of regional Australia, Catholic leaders are sounding an urgent alarm. Bishop Tim Harris, Chair of the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference (ACBC) Commission for Social Justice, Mission, and Service, has warned that the emerging fuel crisis is […]