Australia

Archbishop Paul S. Coakley of Oklahoma City, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, expressed the Catholic Church’s solidarity with the Jewish community in the wake of a Dec. …

The pope prayed for “the victims of the terrorist massacre carried out” Dec. 14 when at least 15 people were killed and dozens were injured after two gunmen opened fire …

The attack occurred in the early evening as hundreds were gathered for a Hanukkah celebration at Archer Park, a grassy area in Bondi Beach.

“We don’t want to be digital tourists. We don’t want to be caught up in echo chambers where we’re just getting fed information that reinforces our beliefs.”

“It was very good to be in straight connection with God, to pray, to dedicate my time during the conclave to what is happening.”

It “can’t get more Australian” than the hat they chose, which was made of kangaroo leather and fur felt, with an opal embedded on the side of the hatband.

“When you are in your darkest moments you want people to turn to the church, not the pub or a psychologist.”

The experience begins with a luminous church window framing a radiant image of Blessed Carlo Acutis hovering inches before your face.  

Archbishop Anthony Fisher revealed that a “second spring” of Catholic faith is underway across Sydney and beyond.

From the wearing of green in honor of Ireland’s patron to St. Joseph altars laden with bread and gratitude, next week’s festivities remind us of two great saints from whom …