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Truth telling to fill gap left by defeat of Voice referendum
A minimalist, community-led plan to “tell the truth” about Indigenous dispossession is envisioned by the Albanese Government to fill the void on reconciliation after its crushing Voice referendum loss. Source: The Age.
Departing chief ‘personifies what Caritas represents’
After nearly five years in the role, Kirsty Robertson has announced her resignation as Caritas Australia’s chief executive officer, effective from August 9.
Study reveals 32 per cent of aged care residents malnourished
Aged care food service staff are being re-classified as personal care workers in a bid to stretch resources as facilities in the sector leave residents rife with malnourishment. Source: Yahoo News.
Exercise means more gain, less pain for breast cancer patients
Structured exercise can improve quality of life and reduce side effects in patients with metastatic breast cancer, according to a new global study led by an Australian Catholic University researcher.
Commissioning Mass brings together Catholic education in celebration
The Victorian Catholic Education Authority board and executive were commissioned on Wednesday at a Mass celebrated by Melbourne Archbishop Peter A Comensoli.
Crisis that that almost brought Australia to a standstill
Sectarianism in Australia may be a thing of the past but rifts over religion today show the need to work for peace is ever-present, says author Jeff Kildea. Source: The Catholic Weekly.
Vatican encourages athletes to win ‘medal of fraternity’
Ahead of the Opening Ceremony of the Olympic Games in Paris, Athletica Vaticana has encouraged the athletes in fraternal friendship and reiterated Pope Francis’ appeal for an Olympic Truce. Source: Vatican News.
Vatican approves ‘spiritual experience’ connected to Italian shrine
The Vatican on Wednesday approved the “spiritual experience” connected to the Sanctuary of Maccio in Italy. Source: CNA.
Mexican family drama about death becomes joyous hymn to life
In “Tótem”, a young girl spends the day at her grandfather’s house, waiting for a surprise party for her dying father. Source: Australian Catholics.