The Victorian Government’s plan to introduce ‘adult time for violent crime’ laws – which could see children aged 14 sentenced to life in prison – is deeply concerning, will not make the community safer and is incompatible with the fundamental rights of children, says Jesuit Social Services.

A new book by Fr Dave Austin OSA tells the story of Pope Leo XIV’s several visits to Australia during his time as Prior General of the Augustinian Order.

Pope Leo XIV has urged world leaders gathered in Belém for the 30th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30) to make courageous and concrete commitments for the care of creation, reminding them that peace and environmental stewardship are inseparably linked, reports Vatican News.

https://catholicleader.com.au/news/ipswich-parish-priest-fr-stephen-bliss-appointed-franciscan-provincial-minister/

The renowned Australian biblical scholar Rev Prof Francis Moloney SDB AM has died after a long illness, aged 85.