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Francis finds similarities between Lenten and synodal journeys
In his annual message for Lent, Pope Francis highlights the relationship between the Lenten journey and the synodal journey, which he says are both rooted in tradition and open to newness. Source: Vatican News.
Science and faith ‘share core values and purpose capable of healing the world’
A Melbourne Catholic school has taken part in the launch of a new Laudato Si’ resource from the Vatican, titled Our common home: A guide to caring for our living planet. Source: Mercy EcoCommunications.
Prime Minister says New Zealand facing tough recovery
New Zealand has a steep mountain to climb as a tough recovery begins in the wake of Cyclone Gabrielle, Prime Minister Chris Hipkins said, confirming 11 people have died with more fatalities possible. Source: Stuff.
Laypeople not guests in the Church: Pope
The Church is a home that priests and laypeople need to care for together, Pope Francis said on Saturday. Source: CNA.
More cash needed to clear in-home care backlog, providers say
Aged care providers are calling on the Albanese Government to deliver an immediate cash injection of $850 million to pay for undelivered home-care packages. Source: The Australian.
Archbishop Fisher looks to college ‘to make heroes who make a difference’
Sydney Archbishop Anthony Fisher OP officially opened and blessed Australia’s first liberal arts school for boys, encouraging it to become a place that will produce “the saints Sydney needs in this 21st century”. Source: The Catholic Weekly.
Charities welcome Government’s move to cut red tape
The Albanese Government is moving to install consistent fundraising rules across the country, after an agreement was reached between the Commonwealth, state and territory treasurers late last year. Source: Pro Bono News.
US bishop found dead of gunshot wound
A Catholic bishop in Southern California was found dead on Saturday of a gunshot wound, in an incident the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department is now investigating as a murder. Source: Crux.
Two children killed in Philippine terror attacks
Two children have been killed and three wounded in two shootings allegedly carried out by Islamist extremists in the insurgency-plagued Mindanao region in the southern Philippines. Source: UCA News.