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Faith leaders condemn ACT plan to take over hospital
Andrew Barr’s takeover of Canberra’s Calvary Public Hospital Bruce will create a dangerous precedent and pave the way for government intervention in other faith-based community services, according to new warnings from religious leaders and Catholic educators. Source: The Australian.
Vatican Secretary of State calls for ‘creative’ peace efforts in Ukraine
Asking European leaders for “creative efforts for peace” in Ukraine, the Vatican Secretary of State said the Holy See “will continue to do its part”. Source: NCR Online.
Catholic, Anglican bishops support Top End ministry to seafarers
The Catholic and Anglican dioceses in the Northern Territory have forged a partnership to deliver pastoral care and other practical support to seafarers who dock in Darwin’s port. Source: Stella Maris Australia.
Closing venues earlier ‘could help protect’ problem gamblers
Almost two-thirds of people playing poker machines into the morning are problem gamblers or at moderate risk of developing a problem, with research suggesting earlier venue closures could help protect punters. Source: The Guardian.
Brisbane Archdiocese heads for the Summit
More than 600 delegates are this week attending Summit 2023, the Archdiocese of Brisbane’s principal gathering for this year.
Support grows for initiative to protect vulnerable
Hobart Archdiocese’s “Safe Communities” initiative is going from strength to strength in its work with parishes to implement measures to protect children and adults at risk of abuse and neglect.
Catholics urged to join Week of Global Prayer for China
This Sunday will mark the beginning of the third annual Week of Global Prayer for China. Source: Melbourne Catholic.
EU bishops welcome scrapping of proposed Danish religion law
The Brussels-based commission representing the European Union’s Catholic bishops (COMECE) has welcomed the withdrawal of a proposed law in Denmark that would have required all religious statements and homilies to be translated into Danish. Source: The Tablet.
Reality not what it seems in sci-fi thriller
In Hypnotic, a policeman’s daughter is abducted. He investigates and is led into a mysterious world of science fiction and political conspiracies. Source: Australian Catholics.