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Catholic Health Australia wants national anti-slavery watchdog
Catholic Health Australia is calling on the Albanese Government to establish an independent anti-slavery commissioner as part of reforms to improve the Modern Slavery Act 2018.
Cutting debt for teachers in remote locations a great HELP
The National Catholic Education Commission has welcomed the move by the Albanese Government to cut Higher Education Loan Program (HELP) debt for teachers who stay four years in a “very remote location”.
Tiwi Islands elder helped tackle world’s highest suicide rate
Catholic Bernard Tipiloura, the Northern Territory’s Senior Australian of the Year nominee, has spent years trying to create change on the Tiwi Islands after it once recorded the highest suicide rate in the world. Source: SBS News.
Pope says young people’s desire to attend World Youth Day fills him with joy
Pope Francis has sent a video message to young people preparing to celebrate World Youth Day in Lisbon later this year. Source: Vatican News.
Queensland’s deputy premier urges UK to pass euthanasia laws
Queensland Deputy Premier Steven Miles has written to British MPs urging them to back euthanasia laws for the terminally ill. Source: The Australian.
Artist draws on faith as source of inspiration
Drawing on faith as a source of inspiration was behind Tasmanian artist Catherine Sandric’s recent art exhibition in Hobart. Source: Hobart Archdiocese.
Investigation into Northern Ireland’s forced adoptions reaches Australia
Australian Federal Police are searching for women and children who may have been affected by the practice of forced adoption in Northern Ireland. Source: News.com.au.
Christian persecution at highest level in 30 years
The persecution of Christians is at its highest point in three decades, according to the latest report from international advocacy group Open Doors. Source: The Tablet.
Actor who played Jesus credits ‘the real’ Jesus at US March for Life rally
An American actor famous for playing Jesus Christ on television gave credit to the real Jesus for leading him to speak out publicly, for the first time, about his pro-life views. Source: CNA.