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Euthanasia

Calvary concerned over ACT’s proposed euthanasia laws

Calvary is “deeply concerned” the ACT’s proposed euthanasia laws could force it to allow practitioners to enter its facilities to discuss euthanasia with residents. Source: Canberra Times.

Homelessness

Vinnies to build apartments for disadvantaged older women

The St Vincent de Paul Society Tasmania has unveiled plans to build 38 studio apartments to house disadvantaged older women in the community.

Gambling Politics

Online gambling ad ban an opportunity to cement MP’s legacy: Independents

Independents are calling on the Albanese Government to build on the legacy of the late Labor MP Peta Murphy by banning online gambling ads as Social Services Minister Amanda Rishworth says it is still considering a report recommending the move. Source: The Age.

Pope Francis United Nations

Commitment to human rights never ends: Pope 

Pope Francis yesterday marked the 75th anniversary of the signing of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Source: Vatican News.

Education Seniors

Thanks for the memories: project brings together young and old

An intergenerational project has seen Catholic secondary school students in regional New South Wales compile memoirs for aged care residents. Source: ABC News. 

Evangelisation New Zealand

Sydney program encourages New Zealand parish to ‘wake up’

A parish in New Zealand had embraced Go Make Disciples, Sydney Archbishop Anthony Fisher OP’s vision for the future of Sydney parishes. Source: The Catholic Weekly.

Pope Francis Youth

Pope announces first World Day of Children

The Church will celebrate its first World Day of Children in May next year, Pope Francis announced on Friday. Source: CNA.

Advent

Vatican unveils Nativity scene marking its 800-year-old origin

The Vatican unveiled its annual Nativity scene on Friday, paying special tribute to the origins of the beloved tradition on its 800th anniversary. Source: National Catholic Register.

Middle East

Christians ‘essential’ to Iraq, say church leaders

The heads of churches in Iraq have urged Christians to adhere to their identity and perform their national role in an appeal for official protection of their rights. Source: The Tablet.