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Health

Court dismisses Calvary bid to block ‘hostile’ takeover

The ACT Supreme Court has dismissed a bid to block what had been described as a “hostile” takeover of Calvary Hospital, paving the way for the territory government to acquire the public hospital. Source: Canberra Times.

Education Honours

Catholic education chair recognised in King’s Birthday honours

Investment banking titan and National Catholic Education Commission chair Nicholas Moore says furthering education is the passion that will drive his later career as he was recognised at the King’s Birthday honours list. Source: The Australian.

Church Life

Thousands take to city streets in ‘beautiful witness to faith’

A sea of Catholics witnessed to their faith by walking with the Blessed Sacrament through the streets of Brisbane’s CBD for the feast of Corpus Christi on Sunday. Source: Catholic Leader.

Legal Matters Medical

Calls for legal protections for aborted babies born alive

Catholic bioethics and legal experts have told a Senate committee that children born alive after an abortion should be granted legal protections. Source: Catholic Weekly.

Aged Care

Government’s ‘duty’ to consider levy to help fund aged care

Aged Care Minister Anika Wells says the federal government has a “genuine duty to deliberate” a levy on taxpayers to help fund a better aged care system. Source: AFR.

Indigenous

Sr Therese using her kitchen table to promote Yes vote

Sister of Mercy Therese Masterson is one of the Australians hosting kitchen-table conversations of no more than 10 people in the hope that informed citizens will vote Yes in the Voice referendum. Source: The Guardian.

Pope Francis

Pope praying and working in hospital as he recovers

The Vatican said yesterday that Pope Francis is working from the hospital as he recovers from hernia surgery. Source: CNA

Youth

Hugo builds muscle Mass in Alice Springs

Donning speed-dealer sunnies and a T-shirt depicting a muscled Jesus, Hugo Byrnes is a larger-than-life character in his Alice Springs community. Source: ABC News.

Peace Vatican

Pope, political leaders and Nobel laureates call for peace and solidarity

Pope Francis has called on all warring peoples to recognise fraternity as a “light that stops the night of conflicts”. Source: CNS.