Hollywood star Mark Wahlberg has again urged his 30 million Instagram followers to "stay prayed up", this time surprising Sydney Catholics by appearing alongside a local priest.

Pope Francis celebrated Mass in St Mark's Square where he recalled some of the environmental and social challenges Venice has faced in recent years.

Pope Francis greeted the youth in Venice, emphasising that there is no life of faith until one discovers one's own beauty as children of God.

Clergy are leading the way in their awareness and knowledge about keeping children safe in church and related environments according to new research led by Australian Catholic University. 

Pope Francis visits women's prison in Venice to bring hope and compassion. Read more about how the women felt and their reaction to him.

In an unprecedented move, Pope Francis will attend the G7 Summit to discuss Artificial Intelligence between 13—15 June in southern Italy. 

Social media has become synonymous with the lives of young people, offering unparalleled access to social interaction and information. However, this digital connectivity comes with a significant downside: its highly addictive nature and the effects this addiction has on a person's mental health, writes Isaac Zammit