Pope Leo XIV’s First Encyclical "Magnifica humanitas" Published May 25

Pope Leo XIV’s first encyclical, Magnifica humanitas, on safeguarding the human person in the time of artificial intelligence, was released on May 25.

National Reconciliation Week, 27 May - 3 June 2026

National Reconciliation Week (NRW) is a time for all Australians to learn about our shared histories, cultures, and achievements, and to explore how each of us can contribute to achieving reconciliation in Australia.

Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 2026

The theme for the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity in 2026: “There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called to the one hope of your calling” (Ephesians 4:4)

Pray with the Pope: That Everyone Might Have Food | May 2026

As of late 2025, 1 in 3 Australian households (approx.3.5 million) experience food insecurity, making this prayer intention both timely and relevant

Pope Leo: Human Dignity is Not Lost Even After Serious Crimes are Committed

The Church affirms “that the dignity of the person is not lost even after very serious crimes are committed,” Pope Leo XIV said in a video message released on Friday, April 24 , to those gathered at DePaul University in the United States.