US bishops sue Trump Administration
The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops has sued the Trump Administration over the suspension of funding of refugee resettlement assistance.
Author: Rose Miller
King Charles to meet Pope at Vatican
King Charles and Queen Camilla are scheduled to meet Pope Francis at the Vatican during their visit to Italy in early April.
Jubilee of Deacons
The fourth major event of the Jubilee of Hope is dedicated to deacons. From 21 to 23, February 4,000 deacons – ‘servants of God – came to Rome for a Jubilee pilgrimage to pass through the Holy Door and participate in a series of meetings.
Pope Francis’ autobiography: Hope
Hope is a memoir by Pope Francis published by Random House on 14 January 2025, described it as the first memoir ever published by a sitting pope.
Mass attendance rises in UK: study
The number of Catholics attending Mass in England and Wales has shot up by roughly 50,000 in 2023. The latest figures from the Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales reveal that, while 503,308 attended Mass in 2022, 554,913 did so in 2023.
Teresa of Kolkata to universal calendar
Pope Francis has added the feast day of St Teresa of Kolkata to the General Roman Calendar so that her ‘Optional Memorial shall be celebrated by all on 5 September every year’.
Waitangi Day Masses – recognising dignity, mana and tapu
The annual Waitangi Day Mass hosted at St Mary of the Angels has been celebrated for about 20 years. On Waitangi Day a good-sized congregation gathered again for this celebration, presided over by Archbishop Paul Martin sm.
Flood protection options for Wairoa Catholic Marae
Of all the extensive damage caused by Cyclone Gabrielle, Tawhiti a Maru Marae in Wairoa was one of the communities most impacted.
New awareness, renewed Kaupapa for inclusiveness
The Palmerston North Diocese Synod synthesis last year, indicated a strong discernment from the Spirit pointing us towards doing a better job of welcome and inclusion.
Challenge 2000 appoints former Cabinet Minister and MP as new CEO
The Challenge 2000 Board, leadership team, whānau and supporters have welcomed Poto Williams as their new CEO. Poto, a former Member of Parliament and Cabinet Minister, has a long association with NGOs throughout Aotearoa New Zealand and being committed to serving on society’s margins. Poto takes over the reins from acting CEO and founder Kitty McKinley.