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Albanese under pressure to act faster on euthanasia telehealth consults
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is under fresh pressure from Queensland’s Labor Government to change federal laws that prohibit doctors from using telehealth for euthanasia appointments. Source: The Australian.
Archdiocese launches ‘Year of the Holy Spirit’
The Canberra-Goulburn Archdiocese has launched a “Year of the Holy Spirit”, which aims to be “a remarkable period of spiritual enrichment and transformation” for the archdiocese. Source: Catholic Voice.
‘More people renting for life’: Australian dream disappears in bleak forecast
A new report predicts millions of Australians will miss out on home ownership as the nation heads towards a long period of slow growth in household incomes, forcing more people to fall back on the age pension to pay for shelter. Source: The Age.
New podcast series gives students a voice
Year 11 students from a Melbourne Catholic secondary school have shared their views on subjects such as bullying, academic stress, addiction, judgement, social media challenges and nurturing friendships in a new series of podcasts. Source: Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools.
Students will graduate ‘with a clear vision for our Church today’
The Areté Centre for Missionary Leadership’s Foundations of Missionary Leadership program is now available as a graduate certificate thanks to a new partnership with the University of Notre Dame Australia. Source: Missionaries of God’s Love.
Nearly 550 Ukrainian children killed during 18 months of war
Just shy of 550 children have been killed in Ukraine since the start of the war following Russia’s invasion on February 24, 2022, according to an international humanitarian organisation. Source: Vatican News.
Indian bishops over the moon with lunar mission
India’s Catholic bishops have lauded scientists and technicians of the Indian Space Research Organisation for the successful landing of Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft on the lunar surface. Source: UCA News.
Nicaraguan Government ‘cancels’ Jesuit society, confiscates assets
The Nicaraguan Government has removed the legal status of the Society of Jesus in the country and said it will confiscate its assets. Source: The Tablet.
Chilling true story of child trafficking
Sound of Freedom is an American drama based on the true story of a former federal agent who rescues children from being trafficked in Colombia. Source: Australian Catholics.