The Catholic Leader Keeping Faith with You

POPE Francis has updated the Vatican’s legal code to grant reductions in sentences, changes to trials in absentia and streamlining the appeals process. The changes are outlined in Pope Francis’ motu proprio “Introducing modifications in the area of justice”, that was published yesterday. The changes come as Vatican officials have been under increased scrutiny over the way they handled finances ... Read More »

IONA College is grieving for one of its own after a couple was tragically killed crossing a road in Alexandra Hills, east of Brisbane, on Tuesday. Matthew Field, 37, and Katherine Leadbetter, who were expecting their first child, were hit and killed by a car when they were crossing an intersection at the corner of Vienna and Finucane roads on ... Read More »

AUSTRALIA has a major problem that goes to the heart of who we are. As a workplace chaplain I see the effects of domestic violence every day.  I also note how overwhelmed non-government organisations and government departments are as they act to ensure that partners and families are responded to urgently, supported in their bid to be safe and well. ... Read More »