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 […]
Fostering the Conversion of Mind and Heart: Catholic Institute of Sydney Opens 2026 Academic Year
SYDNEY, Australia — In a solemn celebration at St. Mary’s Cathedral, Archbishop Anthony Fisher OP presided over the Mass for the opening of the 2026 academic year for the Catholic Institute of Sydney (CIS). The occasion, which coincided with the Third Sunday of Lent, served as a profound reflection on the transformative power of theological […]
EWTN Vaticano | Pope Leo XIV Calls for Peace as Vatican Warns of Christian Persecution
In this week’s Vaticano Updates, Pope Leo XIV and Vatican leaders address some of the most pressing issues facing the Church and the world. A Lenten sermon to the Roman Curia reflects on humility, conversion, and the path to peace, while the Holy Father continues his pastoral visits to Rome’s outskirts, meeting families, the sick, […]
“A Path Toward Unity”: Vatican Joins Global Dialogue on Indigenous Catholicism in New Zealand
AUCKLAND, New Zealand – In a significant step toward deeper pastoral understanding and reconciliation, delegates from across the globe, including high-ranking representatives from the Holy See, gathered in Auckland last week for the second International Conference on Catholic Indigenous. The event, which follows a successful inaugural hosting in the United States in 2023, brought together […]
Leo XIV Issues Solemn Plea for Peace Amid Widening Middle East War
VATICAN CITY – In a moment of profound gravity from the window of the Apostolic Palace, Pope Leo XIV has issued a second major appeal for an immediate ceasefire in the Middle East, warning that the escalating violence has reached a critical threshold. Addressing pilgrims gathered in St. Peter’s Square for the Angelus prayer on […]
Faith Amidst the Flames: Australian Bishop Stranded in Dubai as Middle East Conflict Escalates
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates – In a stark reminder of the fragility of global peace, Bishop Anthony Randazzo of Broken Bay has found himself at the heart of a rapidly intensifying conflict in the Middle East. The Australian prelate, who was travelling to Rome for official meetings, is currently stranded in Dubai following a series […]
Tested by Fire: Parramatta Recalls the Night St. Patrick’s Cathedral Fell—and Rose Again
PARRAMATTA, Australia – Thirty years have passed since the night the sky over Parramatta glowed with a tragic, orange hue. On February 19, 1996, an arsonist’s flame tore through the heart of the Diocese of Parramatta, reducing the historic St. Patrick’s Cathedral to a hollowed shell of stone and ash. Today, a new video released […]
From Brokenness to Blessing: A New Zealand Priest’s Journey of Hope Against Pornography
PUKEKOHE, New Zealand – In an age where digital screens have become the primary windows to the world, a silent crisis is unfolding within the hearts of the faithful. Fr. Robert Steele, a parish priest in the Auckland region, is sounding the alarm on what he describes as a “spiritual and public health crisis”: the […]