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Faithful invited to pray for Synod of Bishops
The Vatican is asking all baptised people, regardless of whether they will be in Rome, to participate in October’s assembly of the Synod of Bishops with their prayers. Source: CNS.
Catholic schools want changes to national education policies
Australia’s Catholic school leaders want to see national education policy initiatives become more aligned to student outcomes and centred on a strong evidence base. Source: The Educator.
MP rebuked after likening abortion due to Down syndrome to ‘eugenics’
Conservative Liberal MP Nick Goiran has likened abortion due to the discovery of Down syndrome to “eugenics” as debate on the state’s abortion laws continued in the West Australian Parliament last week. Source: The West Australian.
Academics criticise decision to eliminate raft of humanities jobs
Australian Catholic University has been criticised by local and international academics for its decision to eliminate dozens of humanities jobs and disbanding institutes in philosophy and history. Source: The Guardian.
Brigidine Sisters ‘had something of the explorer about them’
The Brigidine Sisters are celebrating 140 years as educators and pioneers in the rural town of Coonamble, New South Wales. Source: ABC News.
Stolen items, including Vatican artefact, to remain on display at ANU
Three artefacts that have been kept in the Classics Museum at the Australian National University were stolen from Italy, including an item owned by the Vatican. Source: Canberra Times.
Letter shows Pope Pius knew about Nazi death camps
Newly discovered correspondence suggests that World War II-era Pope Pius XII had detailed information from a trusted German Jesuit that up to 6000 Jews and Poles were being killed each day in German-occupied Poland. Source: Sight Magazine.
Forgiveness heals the poisons of resentment: Pope
Think of someone who has hurt you and ask God for the strength to forgive that person, Pope Francis told the crowd gathered in St Peter’s Square yesterday. Source: CNA.
Brazilian soccer legend Ronaldo baptised at 46
Brazilian soccer legend Ronaldo Luís Nazario da Lima, nicknamed The Phenomenon, last week took a significant step in his life of faith by receiving the sacrament of Baptism. Source: The Catholic Leader.