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Pope dreams of hope for the future
While calling himself an “old man” and saying he never expected to be Pope this long, Pope Francis says in his new autobiography that he still has dreams for the future. Source: CNS.
Housing advocates call for cap on rent increases
Even Australians on median incomes are in rental stress, a new report has found, with households on middle incomes spending 33 per cent of their wages on housing. Source: The Guardian.
Catholics see positives in Facebook’s decision to dump fact-checkers
Two prominent Sydney Catholics have cautiously welcomed Facebook’s decision to dump fact-checkers in favour of a community notes system. Source: The Catholic Weekly.
Mary MacKillop’s birth site upgraded in time for her birthday
As we celebrate St Mary MacKillop’s birthday today, it is fitting that her birth site has recently been upgraded and made more accessible to visitors, writes Sr Patricia Williams RSJ. Source: Sisters of Saint Joseph.
After 110 icons, painter continues to strike gold
In her studio in Wamboin, New South Wales, surrounded by brushes, tiny pots of colour, and images of Jesus, Mary, and the saints, Sue Orchison gently dabs gold paint onto her icon. Source: Catholic Voice.
University to increase education opportunities in Western Sydney
The University of Notre Dame Australia has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Liverpool City Council, reflecting the University’s commitment to providing close-to-home education opportunities to Western Sydney residents.
Ukraine accuses Russia of killing clergy and banning religions in occupied areas
Russian forces have killed almost 70 clergy and destroyed more than 630 places of worship in Ukraine since the start of its 2022 invasion, according to Ukraine’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Source: OSV News.
Vatican diplomats discuss possible paths to Middle East peace
The Vatican’s top diplomat met with papal representatives to various Middle Eastern countries to discuss possible avenues toward peace in the region and the state of the Catholic Church there. Source: Catholic Review.
Violent protest ends after rebel priests strike deal with Syro-Malabar leadership
Clergy in the Syro-Malabar Church’s primatial see in India ended a protest outside the archbishop’s residence after agreeing a truce with the new diocesan leadership. Source: The Tablet.