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Northern Territory looks to reinstate euthanasia laws
The Northern Territory is to begin work on its own voluntary euthanasia laws, more than 25 years after its pioneering legislation was struck down by the Commonwealth. Source: Canberra Times.
World Youth Day ‘critical moment’ for Church in Australia
For the thousands of young Australians attending World Youth Day in Lisbon, it will be a “moment of faith experience, exploration and growth”, according to National Centre for Evangelisation director Malcolm Hart. Source: Vatican News.
Conference explores formation in Catholic education
The University of Notre Dame Australia and Catholic Education Western Australia joined forces to host the “Formation as the Foundation” conference, exploring the pivotal role of formation in Catholic education.
Federal MPs visit Solomon Islands to witness Australian aid in action
A delegation of six federal MPs and senators travelled to the Solomon Islands last week to gain first-hand experience of Australian aid in action. Source: Caritas Australia.
Pope Francis celebrates World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly
Calling for “a new bond between the young and old”, Pope Francis marked the third annual World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly with an intergenerational Mass Sunday in St Peter’s Basilica. Source: CNA.
Peter’s picture booked for Society of the Holy Childhood’s 180th anniversary
A year 4 Melbourne Catholic school student has had his illustration published in a book and presented to Pope Francis. Source: Catholic Mission.
Labor to give casuals new rights to full-time employment
The Albanese Government will make it easier for casuals to convert to full-time work if they choose, in the first taste of Labor’s next stage of industrial relations reforms to be unveiled in coming months. Source: The Guardian.
Protesters in India extend cathedral blockade over liturgical, financial disputes
A series of decrees and disciplinary moves culminating in the firing of a cathedral vicar has failed to resolve a dispute within India’s Syro-Malabar Church, as a blockade at a basilica by protesters has continued while the priest pursues a Vatican appeal. Source: Crux.
Priest defends pet blessing at ‘animal wedding’
A Catholic priest in Indonesia and two Catholic women came under a social media backlash after allegedly arranging a “wedding ceremony” for dogs. Source: UCA News.