The official opening and blessing of ‘The Hub’ of St John XXIII Catholic College, Stanhope Gardens hosted a very special guest today- our Prime Minister, Anthony Albanese! 📚 Bishop Vincent Long OFM Conv blessed the new centre, remarking “The hub is the centerpiece of one of the biggest education precincts in Western Sydney,” “This is a celebration not only of a structure, but above all a commitment to build a better future for our children and a better future for Australia.” “Together, let us b

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Pope Francis tells a story about Cardinal Luis Pascual Dri, a 97-year-old Argentine confessor whom the Pope created a cardinal in 2023. Speaking to the Cardinal’s brother Capuchin Friars, the Pope encouraged priests to always forgive those who come to confession. “You must always be men of love, forgiveness, and reconciliation,” he told participants in the OFMCap General Chapter taking place in Rome. | Vatican News

Highlights of Pope Francis’ 2023 As the year draws to a close, we recall several high points of the Pope’s year. From the final farewell to Pope Benedict XVI to his continuous plea for peace in the world, Pope Francis enjoyed an intense year, during which he ceaselessly brought the proclamation and joy of the Gospel to the world. In this video, we revisit the year’s highlights with sounds, faces, and moments that marked his pontificate in 2023. | Vatican News

Death of Pope St. John Paul II