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Religious freedom a path to promoting peace: Archbishop Gallagher
Religious freedom is not merely a human right but is also a path to promoting peace in an increasingly complex world, the Vatican’s Secretary for Relations with States, Archbishop Paul Gallagher, said this week. Source: The Catholic Weekly.
Pope prays for peace in Middle East and Ukraine
As the wars, violence and deaths continue in Ukraine and in the Holy Land, Pope Francis yesterday again urged people to pray for peace. Source: CNS.
New appointments for ‘passionate’ advocates of Catholic education
Catholic Education Western Australia executive director Debra Sayce will step down from the role at the end of 2023 to take up a new position in the Perth Archdiocese, the bishops of Western Australia have announced.
Caritas offers support in Gaza but ‘supplies are running out’
Caritas Australia’s partner agencies in Gaza have supported more than 9000 households with essential supplies and psychological first aid since the outbreak of war in the region last month.
High Court rules indefinite detention unlawful
Indefinite immigration detention is unlawful, the High Court has held, in a landmark decision overturning a 20-year-old precedent. Source: The Guardian.
Life expectancy in Australia drops for the first time in 30 years
Life expectancy went backwards in Australia for the first time in three decades during the COVID-19 pandemic. Source: SBS News.
Pope’s autobiography to be published in 2024
Pope Francis will publish an autobiography next year in which he recounts memories of historical events from the outbreak of World War II to the collapse of the Twin Towers on September 11. Source: National Catholic Register.
Vatican says trans people can be baptised, witness marriages
The Vatican’s doctrine office has said an adult who identifies as transgender can receive the sacrament of Baptism under the same conditions as any adult, as long as there is no risk of causing scandal or confusion to other Catholics. Source: CNA.
Korean Catholics run marathon to protect ‘Sunrise Cathedral’
A group of Catholics in South Korea, led by their parish priest, have run a marathon to oppose the construction of high-rise buildings that threaten a historically significant church in Chuncheon Diocese. Source: UCA News.