Catholic Religious Australia (CRA), the representative body of almost 4500 sisters, brothers and priests who belong to 150 religious orders spread throughout Australia, welcomes the election of Pope Leo XIV and expresses its joy in this moment of newness and opportunity as a new chapter begins in the life of the Church.

Australians have generously provided more than $250,000 to an appeal to support the people of Lebanon, following the Israeli–Hezbollah conflict.

Catholic Religious Australia (CRA), the peak representative body for almost 4500 sisters, brothers and priests who belong to religious orders, expresses deep sorrow on the passing of Pope Francis.

Catholic Religious Australia (CRA), the peak body representing Leaders of 150 Religious Institutes in Australia, today released a resource to assist Australians to consider critical issues that have bearing on Australia’s forthcoming Federal Election.

Ahead of Palm Sunday, the day on which attention is drawn to the difficult situation for many refugees and people seeking asylum, the Catholic Alliance for People Seeking Asylum (CAPSA) calls for urgent intervention from the Federal Government to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all people seeking refuge and asylum in Australia.