Chief Minister Andrew Barr will commission draft euthanasia legislation for the ACT, ahead of an expected repeal of the ban on the territory’s Parliament passing such laws. Source: Canberra Times.
Pope to visit Congo, South Sudan in July
01-Jun-2022
Despite ongoing knee pain and trouble walking, Pope Francis will travel to Congo and make an ecumenical pilgrimage to South Sudan as planned on July 2-7, the Vatican confirmed. Source: Crux.
The Vatican yesterday published the official schedule for the 10th World Meeting of Families, to be held in Rome on June 22-26. Source: CNA.
Pope asks Mary, Queen of Peace, to end all war
01-Jun-2022
After placing white flowers on a statue of Mary, Queen of Peace, Pope Francis prayed the Rosary and asked Mary to intercede to bring peace to Ukraine and to every place in the world torn by violent conflict. Source: CNS.
The Australian Catholic Bishops Conference and the Association of Ministerial Public Juridic Persons (AMPJP) have signed an accord to bring clarity and energy to their shared efforts to advance God’s mission.
CHA welcomes new health and aged care ministers
01-Jun-2022
Catholic Health Australia has welcomed Mark Butler’s appointment as federal Minister for Health and Aged Care and Anika Wells’ appointment as Minister for Aged Care.
The 30 motions that will be considered during the second assembly of the Fifth Plenary Council of Australia in July, rising from four years of national conversation, have been published. Source: ACBC Media Blog.
Indigenous Australians Minister Linda Burney has called on Opposition Leader Peter Dutton to support a referendum on an Indigenous Voice to Parliament. Source: News.com.au.
The Goulburn Catholic cathedral’s declaration as a minor basilica could generate more than $10 million in heritage tourism by 2030, a forum has heard. Source: Goulburn Post.
A council of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church (Moscow Patriarchate) on Friday resolved on its “full self-sufficiency and independence,” distancing the Church from Russian Orthodoxy. Source: CNA.
Labor set to form majority government
31-May-2022
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese looks set to form a majority Labor Government, with projections it will hold at least 76 seats — the minimum required to form a majority government. Source: ABC News.
Catholic Health Australia has endorsed the Uluru Statement from the Heart as part of National Reconciliation Week 2022, saying the document provides Australians a chance to “work towards a better future for our nation and its first peoples”.
More than 6000 redress claims from survivors of childhood sexual abuse are yet to be processed and the average wait has blown out to almost 12 months, new government data reveals. Source: The Guardian.
The Holy See has announced a series of indulgences that can be obtained by those taking part on the second World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly. Source: Vatican Media.
Catholic education a ‘life-changing experience’
31-May-2022
University of Notre Dame Australia Vice-Chancellor Professor Francis Campbell has praised Catholic education, saying it has helped generations of students to achieve success in life, regardless of their background. Source: The Catholic Weekly.
Parramatta education boss to retire
31-May-2022
Catholic Education Diocese of Parramatta executive director Greg Whitby will retire at the end of the 2022 school year, after more than 40 years of service to education. Source: Catholic Outlook.
Children in Brisbane have created a sea of hands in support of reconciliation and building a greater understanding of Indigenous cultures. Source: The Catholic Leader.
With debate over gun control in the United States flaring up again following the deadly shooting at a Texas primary school last week, the Vatican’s top body on life issues says deeper reflection on the topic is needed. Source: Crux.
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