Hope Has a New Name: Leo XIV – Fresh Faith, Bold Future
There’s a sense of renewed energy flowing through Catholic communities around the world, and here in Australia, we’re feeling it too – from the school halls of Brisbane to the school classrooms of Perth. Why? Because the world has a new Pope – Leo XIV – and his election marks a hopeful, vibrant moment for […]
Waiting for White: A Moment of Black Smoke in Saint Peter’s Square
The square was quiet in a way only a place holding thousands could be – solemn, reverent, hushed with collective anticipation. I stood among pilgrims, tourists, clergy, and the curious, shoulder to shoulder in the cobbled embrace of Saint Peter’s Square, all eyes fixed on the narrow chimney jutting from the Sistine Chapel roof. We were waiting […]
Reflections from Assisi in the Year of Jubilee
In the heart of Italy, nestled among the rolling hills of Umbria, lies Assisi – a town synonymous with peace, spirituality, and the life of Saint Francis. To be in Assisi during the Year of Jubilee is to stand at the crossroads of history, faith, and the deep longing for peace. This year, in particular, […]