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Archdiocese ramps up campaign against hospital takeover plan
The Canberra-Goulburn Archdiocese is ramping up a campaign against the ACT Government’s planned takeover of Calvary Public Hospital Bruce. Source: Canberra Times.
People should be free to choose, not forced, to migrate: Pope
Everyone should be free – not forced – to leave their homeland, to remain in their new host nation and to return to their country of origin, Pope Francis says in his message for the World Day of Migrants and Refugees. Source: CNS.
Human trafficking survivors benefit from Budget
Catholic organisations working to eradicate modern slavery have praised measures in the Budget to support victims and survivors of human trafficking and the establishment of a national anti-slavery commissioner.
Greens join Coalition to block vote on housing fund vote
The Greens and Coalition have joined forces in a move that leaves the Albanese Government’s $10 billion housing policy plans at a major roadblock. Source: ABC News.
Evangelist wants Catholics to ‘break the silence’ about Jesus
Evangelist and best-selling author Sherry Weddell wants Australian Catholics to “break the silence” about Jesus. Source: The Catholic Leader.
HeartFELT call to join Rosary crusade
Sydney Catholic Bridget Sakr is so convinced of the power of prayer she is leading a call to raise 100,000 pledges to pray a daily Rosary during this month for the protection of every Australian. Source: The Catholic Weekly.
Pope includes Coptic Orthodox martyrs in Catholic compendium of saints
Pope Francis has inserted 21 Coptic Orthodox martyrs killed by ISIS into the Church’s formal martyrology, marking one of the rare occasions in which non-Catholics have been approved for veneration in the Catholic Church. Source: Crux.
US archdiocese to probe Church connection to slavery
The Archdiocese of Baltimore has formed a 17-member commission to research its ties to slavery going back hundreds of years. Source: UCA News.
Veteran screen queens go for goal
In 80 for Brady, a group of “old ladies” (their term) are devoted fans of the New England Patriots football team and decide to fulfil their lifelong ambition to go to the NFL Super Bowl. Source: Jesuit Media.