With song, prayer and ritual, leaders of women's religious congregations from around the world concluded five days of meetings in Rome earlier this month, affirming their commitment to the process of synodality and embracing a journey of vulnerability that they believe is vital for the renewal of the Church, religious life and their own communities, reports Global Sisters Report.

Following Pope Francis’ message to foster relationships and understanding between religious groups, Bishop Vincent Long OFM Conv, Bishop of Parramatta, and the Columban Centre for Christian-Muslim Relations co-hosted an Interfaith Iftar Dinner which brought together Christians, Muslims, Jews, Buddhists, Sikhs, Baha’is, and others to listen to the common values behind all faiths that benefit humanity, reports Catholic Outlook.

A new portal launched by Australian Catholic Safeguarding Limited will help Catholic organisations measure their progress in applying the National Catholic Safeguarding Standards (NCSS).

The rural atmosphere and a warm welcome from the local community has ensured that Fr Francois Andrianihantana SVD is feeling right at home in his first missionary assignment in Emerald, Queensland.

As Easter unfolds, we hear these words: Christ is risen, the light has dawned, and hope is born anew, reflects Sr Monica Cavanagh RSJ.