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Justice should not be reduced to punishment alone: Pope
Pope Leo XIV presided over the final major celebration of the Holy Year yesterday, calling for renewed commitment to justice, rehabilitation, and hope as he celebrated a Jubilee Mass dedicated to prisoners in St Peter’s Basilica. Source: CNA.
Twenty French martyrs beatified at Notre Dame
Twenty Young Christian Workers and Young Christian Students leaders, chaplains and seminarians were beatified alongside a group of Scouts and Catholic Action chaplains at Notre Dame Cathedral, Paris, on Saturday. Source: Australian Cardijn Institute.
Faith leaders ask for Christmas gifts that ‘honour the Earth’
Religious leaders have asked government representatives at a United Nations environment meeting for Christmas gifts that protect the environment. Source: The Tablet.
Archbishop makes plea against ‘kill teams’ in aged care
Sydney Archbishop Anthony Fisher OP has criticised euthanasia laws in New South Wales following a failed attempt to overhaul the scheme, declaring faith-based aged-care facilities should not be forced to “host kill teams on site”. Source: The Australian.
Brisbane Archdiocese says report shows urgent reforms needed
The Brisbane Archdiocese has welcomed the release of the Queensland Child Death Review Board’s report into system responses to child sexual abuse and has called for swift, coordinated action by governments and institutions to implement its reforms.
Live authentically with prayer and let go of the superfluous: Pope
The secret to living an authentic life is praying to understand what is truly beneficial according to God’s plan and letting go of the superfluous, Pope Leo XIV said yesterday. Source: CNS.
Call for greater collaboration to protect people of Oceania
Federation of Catholic Bishops Conferences of Oceania president Bishop Anthony Randazzo has called for stronger collaboration with governments, regional organisations, and civil society to protect the homelands and livelihoods of people in Oceania. Source: Broken Bay Diocese.
New podcast covers threats to religious freedom
Religious freedoms and threats to the Christian faith are at the forefront of a new podcast, which assesses upcoming or already implemented laws and legislation. Source: The Catholic Weekly.
Government concedes under-16 ban has ‘teething issues’
Australia’s “world-leading” social media ban is now in effect – but D-Day wasn’t without hitches. Source: SBS News.