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Care for creation a focus for Oceania bishops assembly
The bishops of Oceania encountered the scriptural and practical realities of God’s creation on Monday, hearing the Creation story at morning Mass and later seeing the effects of climate change in Fiji. Source: ACBC Media Blog.
Pope grieves for earthquake victims in Turkey and Syria
Pope Francis has expressed his “spiritual closeness” and “solidarity” with those affected by a pair of powerful earthquakes that struck Turkey and Syria yesterday. Source: CNS.
A day to acknowledge Church’s contribution to health care
Catholic health and aged care services invite the community to celebrate World Day of the Sick – now in its 31st year – and acknowledge the important work that these ministries continue to do under challenging circumstances. Source: CHA and ACBC.
Vinnies backs Greens bill on asylum-seekers
The St Vincent de Paul Society says it welcomes the introduction of a bill to Federal Parliament supporting the transfer to Australia of the remaining asylum-seekers in Nauru and Papua New Guinea.
Caritas worker discusses ‘forgotten crisis’ with Pope Francis
Lulu Mitshabu, Caritas Australia’s program coordinator for the Democratic Republic of Congo, was among 40 aid workers to meet with Pope Francis during his visit to the African nation last week.
Victorian Government looks to drop Lord’s Prayer
As the Victorian Parliament returns for 2023, MPs will once again rise to the Lord’s Prayer regardless of their religious beliefs. But days appear numbered for the long-standing tradition. Source: SBS News.
Mental health workers say Victoria’s suicide spike happening nationally
Victoria has recorded its highest number of annual suicides since the Coroner’s Court started collecting suicide data in 2000, with mental health workers saying the trend is occurring nationally. Source: The Guardian.
Dictatorship in Nicaragua sentences priest to 10 years in prison
A priest has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for the alleged crimes of “conspiracy” and “spreading fake news” to the detriment of the Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega’s dictatorship. Source: CNA.
New South Korean envoy to Vatican reaffirms peace efforts
South Korea’s newly appointed ambassador to the Holy See has reiterated the nation’s commitment to hold peace talks with North Korea aimed at reconciliation and unification in the Korean Peninsula. Source: UCA News.