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Pope reminds cyclists they are role models for young people
Pope Leo XIV yesterday welcomed the cyclists of the Giro d’Italia race as they passed through Vatican City, highlighting their role as examples for younger generations. Source: Vatican News.
UK Government criticised for focusing on financial aspects of euthanasia bill
Bioethicists in the United Kingdom have severely criticised a “truly sinister” Government impact assessment of the nation’s assisted suicide Bill for focusing on the money that might be saved from doctors helping patients to kill themselves. Source: The Catholic Herald.
Bishops in El Salvador warn against turning country into ‘international prison’
El Salvador’s Catholic bishops have warned of the risk of turning the Central American nation into a “large international prison”. Source: CNA.
Rare copy of Pope Leo’s doctoral dissertation discovered in Sydney
A copy of the doctoral dissertation of Fr Robert Prevost — now Pope Leo XIV — has been discovered in the University of Sydney’s Fisher Library, writes Daniel Canaris. Source: ABC News.
Catholic sector backs minister’s call for insurers to increase hospital funding
Catholic Health Australia has backed Health Minister Mark Butler’s call for private health insurers to increase their funding to hospitals, with new data showing that insurers are paying hospitals and patients less while generating large profits.
Cathedral holds night of prayer for domestic violence victims
Domestic and family violence victims, survivors, their extended families, communities, those who had caused harm and those working in the system came to St Stephen’s Cathedral in Brisbane for a night of prayer. Source: The Catholic Leader.
Pope makes surprise visit to Laudato Si’ project
Pope Leo XIV made a surprise excursion yesterday to the papal residence in Castel Gandolfo, where he visited the Borgo Laudato Si’ project initiated by his predecessor, Pope Francis. Source: Vatican News.
Future health professionals get a tase of rural life
An immersion program in Western Australia’s Wheatbelt region is building connections between future health professionals and rural communities. Source: UNDA.
Vinnies launches online store for fans of ‘preloved’ fashion
The St Vincent de Paul Society NSW has launched an e-commerce Vinnies store where fans of pre-loved fashion can shop for incredible items for a fraction of the price. Source: 9Honey.