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Mater’s ‘life-saving’ Catherine’s House celebrates one-year milestone
A Brisbane mum has revealed how Queensland’s first dedicated centre for new parents experiencing mental health challenges “saved her life” just weeks after her twins were born. Source: The Catholic Leader.
Haiti’s Catholic bishops issue urgent appeal for end to violence
The Haitian Bishops’ Conference has issued a pastoral letter pleading for the end of widespread violence and for the active search for peace and national reconciliation in the Caribbean nation. Source: Catholic World Report.
‘We are not alone, abandoned or afraid,’ says patriarch of Jerusalem
When Christians gathered in Jerusalem to remember Jesus’ entry into the city, it was one of a few joyful moments in the Holy Land, “crushed by so much hatred” in the months following the October 7 Hamas attack on Israel. Source: OSV News.
Pope asks broadcasters to share the truth, not spread ideology
Media outlets have a responsibility to share the truth, not spread ideologies, Pope Francis said at the weekend. Source: Catholic Review.
Archbishop Fisher warns role of religion under attack
Sydney Archbishop Anthony Fisher OP has warned the ability of Australians to “gather, speak freely, pray together and undertake works of service for others” is being reduced “slice by slice”, as he calls on political leaders to protect religious freedoms. Source: The Australian.
Government pushes for rise in minimum wage to keep pace with inflation
The Albanese Government will push for minimum and award wage increases that keep pace with inflation, which has been sitting at 4.1 per cent over the year to December 2023. Source: ABC News.
Love, compassion guide Caritas in working with world’s most vulnerable
Caritas Australia is celebrating 60 years since it was founded as the Catholic Overseas Relief Committee in 1964.
People’s house to become Vinnies house
Parliament House in Canberra will for the first time hold the annual Vinnies CEO Sleepout to support Australians experiencing or are at risk of homelessness. Source: Canberra Times.
Conversion therapy bill passes NSW parliament after marathon debate
The New South Wales Government has been accused of ramming its conversion practices ban through Parliament in a marathon debate before the law was passed on Friday. Source: The Catholic Weekly.