Newly professed Canossian Sister Jessika Trieu admits that if it hadn’t been for a small book with a colourful blue cover catching her eye a few years ago, her faith journey may have taken a completely different course, reports The Southern Cross.

With the Federal Election just a few days away, Jesuit Social Services has called on political leaders to commit to policies, practices and investments that allow all Australians the opportunity to reach their full potential, and says responses to the COVID-19 pandemic have shown that complex social issues are not beyond resolution.

The Australian Catholic Bishops Conference has elected Archbishop Timothy Costelloe SDB president of the Conference and re-elected Archbishop Anthony Fisher OP vice-president - the first time that members of religious congregations have held the top two leadership positions.

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.