Vaccinations would be mandatory for doctors, nurses, pharmacists and even hospital cooks and cleaners under a plan the nation’s peak medical body is putting to Australia’s leaders as they prepare to relax pandemic restrictions. Source: The Age.
Final rally planned before euthanasia debate
31-Aug-2021
Pro-life supporters will hold one last public rally before Queensland politicians open parliamentary debate on whether to legalise euthanasia. Source: The Catholic Leader.
The life and example of a 20th-century Italian saint-in-waiting is fuelling a growing lay Catholic initiative helping young men to become active members of their faith communities. Source: Catholic Outlook.
Church in Poland acts over clerical abuse
31-Aug-2021
In the past year, 10 bishops in Poland have been removed from their positions and sanctioned by the Vatican, in most cases for the cover-up of sexual abuse of minors by clergy. Source: Crux.
Lawmakers need to develop sound policies regarding digital technology, specifically targeting child pornography, personal data violations, cyber attacks and fake news, Pope Francis has told Catholic legislators. Source: The Tablet.
Pope Francis has urged Christians to intensify their prayer, penance and fasting for the situation in Afghanistan, as he entrusted the souls of those who have died to God’s mercy. Source: CNA.
Edmund Rice Education apologises over survey
31-Aug-2021
Edmund Rice Education has issued an apology to parents, students and staff of a Melbourne school over a confronting survey distributed to students last month. Source: Herald Sun.
Migrant outreach program stretched to the limit
31-Aug-2021
Sydney Archdiocese’s migrant outreach is stretched to its limits during the current COVID-19 outbreak, with dozens of stricken families in the city’s western suburbs in need of urgent support. Source: The Catholic Weekly.
Immaculata Sisters return to the mainland
30-Aug-2021
After several faith-filled years in Tasmania, the Sisters of the Immaculata are returning to the mainland to continue their ministry to young people. Source: Hobart Archdiocese.
Year 12 students in New South Wales have been told three different dates for the commencement of their 2021 written examinations. No one should tolerate a fourth, writes Dallas McInerney. Source: Sydney Morning Herald.
The beatification of Albino Luciani, better known as Pope John Paul I, could soon be green-lighted with the approval of a miracle that has been presented of a scientifically inexplicable healing of an Argentine girl. Source: Crux.
The Word inspires a poetic response
30-Aug-2021
Sydney Catholic Katherine Webb has used the lockdown to share her love of Jesus and her passion for poetry. Source: The Catholic Weekly.
How to build the case against euthanasia
30-Aug-2021
The challenging topic of euthanasia was discussed from theological, medical and global perspectives during a series of online talks this month. Source: Catholic Outlook.
Australia’s major Christian denominations are using their collective muscle to lobby the Government to lift the nation’s Afghan refugee intake to 20,000. Source: The Australian.
Seven community-initiated research projects to improve safety, education and employment will receive funding from Australian Catholic University’s Stakeholder Engaged Scholarship Unit.
Pope accepts Bishop Saunders’ resignation
30-Aug-2021
Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of Bishop Christopher Saunders as the Bishop of Broome and has appointed Geraldton Bishop Michael Morrissey apostolic administrator of the diocese.
Complaining is poison for the heart: Francis
30-Aug-2021
Complaining and blaming others is a waste of time; the way to defeat evil is to conquer it first within our own hearts, Pope Francis said yesterday. Source: CNA.
Rescue effort suspended after terrorist attack
27-Aug-2021
Australia’s civilian evacuation operation from Afghanistan has been suspended after terrorist attacks at Kabul’s airport overnight. Source: The Australian.
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