
Australia’s unique devotion to Our Lady of the Southern Cross
In the Southern Hemisphere, the Southern Cross has been a guide to sailors for thousands of years and Our Lady continues to guide souls to her Son.

New Social Justice Statement says one in three households is struggling and urges fair wages, advocacy, and solidarity with the vulnerable.

Australia prepares to host 54th International Eucharist Congress, and to mark the 100th anniversary of its national congresses. Organizer says Pope Leo plans to be there!

Pope Leo is no stranger to Australia, having made 6 trips as prior general of the Augustinians. A new book shares some unforgettable moments.

Jan Ruff-O'Herne was sexually abused in a military brothel. Later she forgave everyone involved, embracing a peace through her strength in forgiveness.

As his family drifted 8.5 miles offshore, a 13-year-old boy began a 2.5 mile swim he wasn’t sure he would survive.

Thousands gathered as a monumental sculpture was lifted into place — inviting prayer rather than spectacle.

Groundbreaking on the Discalced Carmelite monastery in New South Wales will be on January 10. The nuns arrived in Australia in 2019, from Pittsburgh.

After tackling a gunman in Sydney, Ahmed Al-Ahmed’s humility touched hearts as deeply as his heroic act.

More than 40% of Australia's priests are from a non-English-speaking country. The vast majority of the country's priests value their ministry.

Among those speaking out was Bishop Mykola Bychok, a Ukrainian Greek Catholic bishop serving in Australia.

Euthanasia rates increased dramatically over the last year in the Australian state of New South Wales. New South Wales was the last Australian state to legalize the practice.

Pope Leo XIV addressed the attendees of the Australian Catholic Youth Festival in a video message, where he encouraged them to listen to God's plan for them.

Cardinal Mykola Bychok told a group of young Australian Catholics to remain steadfast in their prayer life, even as "the world may try to silence your faith."

Medical practitioners will be able to raise the possibility of euthanasia and assisted suicide with patients who have never asked about it.

Pope Leo was elected on the feast of Our Lady of the Rosary of Pompeii. He celebrated the feast of Our Lady of the Rosary with pilgrims from Australia.

Sydney newlyweds James Lu and Fiona Choi recently met Pope Leo at the Vatican, and the two gave him a hat.

Cardinal Mykola Bychok spoke with Aleteia about his unique ministry and giving a voice to the flock he represents. He's served in USA, Siberia, and now Australia.