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  • Evidence for the pope’s infallibility in history
    by Fr John Flader on March 17, 2024 at 1:00 am

    I know that the church defined the infallibility of the pope in the First Vatican Council, but I would like to ask whether there is any evidence before that the church and the pope believed they were infallible. The post Evidence for the pope’s infallibility in history appeared first on The Catholic Weekly.

  • The good news is that the bad news isn’t all the news there is
    by George Weigel on March 16, 2024 at 7:00 pm

    Let’s try a different kind of Lenten fast before Easter, and celebrate the many signs of growth in the church instead of doom-mongering, writes George Weigel The post The good news is that the bad news isn’t all the news there is appeared first on The Catholic Weekly.

  • John Bosco debuts with handball wins
    by Sydney Catholic Schools on March 16, 2024 at 4:00 am

    St John Bosco College, Engadine has launched its all-abilities sports program for students, joining dozens of schools already involved in the program. The post John Bosco debuts with handball wins appeared first on The Catholic Weekly.

  • Hope and courage are the virtues to conquer your slothful self
    by Philippa Martyr on March 16, 2024 at 1:00 am

    When we can’t be bothered to do good, we need a dose of courage and the hope to root us in reality, writes Dr Philippa Martyr. The post Hope and courage are the virtues to conquer your slothful self appeared first on The Catholic Weekly.

  • Talent ID programs unlock student potential through sports
    by Sydney Catholic Schools on March 15, 2024 at 7:00 pm

    Talent identification programs are one of many opportunities offered for students who show a promising career in their sporting field, such as cricket or rugby. The post Talent ID programs unlock student potential through sports appeared first on The Catholic Weekly.

  • Simcha Fisher: The Incarnation of Christ remains as scandalous as ever
    by Simcha Fisher on March 15, 2024 at 4:00 am

    When non-Catholics are scandalised by our God, church and sacraments, it’s a sign our faith still has spiritual power, Simcha Fisher writes The post Simcha Fisher: The Incarnation of Christ remains as scandalous as ever appeared first on The Catholic Weekly.

  • S04 E02 – A.I. & Personhood. Pt.2
    by Staff Writers on March 15, 2024 at 1:00 am

    Jason T Eberl – Hubert Mader Chair in Health Care Ethics. Professor of Health Care Ethics and Philosophy and Director @ the Gnaegi Center for Health Care Ethics; Saint Louis University. Blake Lemoine – former software engineer for Google and now working as an AI consultant and public speaker. Matthew Tan – Dean of Studies @ Vianney The post S04 E02 – A.I. & Personhood. Pt.2 appeared first on The Catholic Weekly.

  • Archbishop Anthony Fisher OP: The Lord’s chosen Arises
    by Archbishop Anthony Fisher OP on March 14, 2024 at 7:00 pm

    “The Son of Man must be lifted up, like the serpent Moses lifted up in the desert” (Jn 3:14). It’s an extraordinary thing for Jesus to compare Himself with a snake, for in the ancient world serpent-gods were amongst the worst. Apep, the Egyptian god of chaos, took the form of a serpent. The post Archbishop Anthony Fisher OP: The Lord’s chosen Arises appeared first on The Catholic Weekly.

  • Former Archbishop of Canberra and Goulburn Francis Carroll has died aged 93
    by Staff Writers on March 14, 2024 at 5:57 am

    Archbishop Francis Carroll, who served as Bishop of Wagga Wagga and Archbishop of Canberra and Goulburn during almost 70 years of distinguished priestly service has died today in Wagga Wagga at the age of 93. The post Former Archbishop of Canberra and Goulburn Francis Carroll has died aged 93 appeared first on The Catholic Weekly.

  • Monica Doumit: With religious freedom under grave threat, how did it come to this?
    by Monica Doumit on March 14, 2024 at 4:00 am

    : Recent years have seen many anti-family and anti-faith laws and policies introduced in Australia and around the world. Are they a series of unfortunate, yet unrelated events, or is there more to the story? The post Monica Doumit: With religious freedom under grave threat, how did it come to this? appeared first on The Catholic Weekly.

  • Back to basics: Berala revives First Fridays devotions
    by George Al-Akiki on March 14, 2024 at 1:00 am

    First Fridays devotions were once a mainstay of Catholic devotional life in Australia, and one Sydney priest is doing his part to bring them back into fashion. The post Back to basics: Berala revives First Fridays devotions appeared first on The Catholic Weekly.

  • Ukrainian human rights advocate calls for synod on ‘just defense’
    by Carol Glatz on March 14, 2024 at 12:01 am

    Myroslav Marynovych, a human rights advocate from Ukraine and a former Soviet political prisoner, said the conflict in Ukraine demonstrates "the insufficiency" of current discussions about "just war and just peace and just defense." The post Ukrainian human rights advocate calls for synod on ‘just defense’ appeared first on The Catholic Weekly.