POPE Leo XIV called on "every honest conscience" to denounce the trajectory of global politics towards death and war at a peace rally in Cameroon as tensions deepen between United States leadership and the Holy See. "The masters of war pretend not to...

Following its spectacular success across different locations, St Vincent de Paul Society Queensland is bringing its popular 'St Vincent de Formal' to Hervey Bay for two days. Xavier Catholic College Goa Centre at 1 Wide Bay Drive will be turned into a...

DIVINE Mercy Sunday was celebrated with prayer, exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and adoration across parishes in Brisbane. Three children were baptised at Our Lady of the Valley Catholic Parish, Gatton-Laidley. It was a special moment because their...

THE Church in Myanmar has made education a priority and it has now become a lifeline for its communities. Cardinal Charles Maung Bo, Myanmar's first cardinal, is leading the charge as he works with communities facing hardship. Through schools and farming...

By Joe Higgins and Georgia Whiteley UNITED States President Donald Trump has spoken out at Pope Leo XIV on social media once again as the pontiff continues his 10-day apostolic tour in Africa. "Will someone please tell Pope Leo that Iran has killed at...

A STRONG community connection was highlighted during the Family Mass at St Peter Chanel Church, The Gap last month. The parish and school community came together in prayer, united by faith and shared purpose. "The Mass was a beautiful celebration of faith...

TWO Presentation Sisters had a vision for a Catholic college on a hill in Clayfield that would shape young minds and hearts with their charism. After 100 years, St Rita's College stands as a testament to its enduring spirit. Principal Maree Trims said...

ON the heels of his first apostolic visit of 2026 to Monaco in March and after presiding over Holy Week and Easter events and celebrations, Pope Leo XIV is embarking on his 10-day papal visit to four countries in Africa from April 13 to 23. The pontiff's...

THE Chaldean Synod has elected Archbishop Amel Shamon Nona as the new patriarch of the Chaldean Catholic Church, succeeding Cardinal Louis Raphael Sako, who submitted his resignation to Pope Leo XIV on March 9. The election took place during the synod's...

UNITED States President Donald Trump publicly attacked Pope Leo XIV on social media on Sunday, calling the pontiff "weak on crime, and terrible for foreign policy" in a lengthy post which appeared to be in response to the pope’s recent appeals for...