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Pope urges Trump to reject ‘hatred, discrimination or exclusion’
Pope Francis delivered dual messages to Donald Trump on his inauguration as president of the United States, urging him to reject “hatred, discrimination or exclusion” and denouncing his migrant deportation plan as a “disgrace.” Source: NCR Online.
Government, Opposition close to deal on hate speech laws
Labor and the Coalition are within sight of a deal to pass new laws against violent hate speech when federal Parliament resumes in February, as both major parties vow to act on antisemitism. Source: The Age.
Consumer group says surge power pricing inequitable
Fresh questions have been raised about the push towards complex power prices after a report found few consumers were benefiting and poorer households were being hit disproportionately hard. Source: ABC News.
Australia grants almost 1000 humanitarian visas to people fleeing Gaza conflict
Almost 1000 Palestinian and Israeli nationals have been offered temporary humanitarian visas in Australia since October, new data shows, as the six-week ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in Gaza begins. Source: The Guardian.
St John of God‘s $311m Perth project faces two-year delay
A $311 million expansion of St John of God Hospital in Subiaco in Perth’s inner west could be delayed by up to two years as it waits for a power upgrade by a local utility provider. Source: The West Australian.
Hopes for 10,000 to join novena to Our Lady of Good Success
Bridget Sakr is hoping 10,000 people will join her in saying a Rosary novena to Mary under her title of Our Lady of Good Success ahead of the devotion’s feast day. Source: The Catholic Weekly.
Another milestone as Pope appoints woman to head Vatican Governatorate
Sr Raffaella Petrini has been named as the new head of the Governatorate of the Vatican City State. Source: Vatican News.
French bishops request investigation into abuse claims against prominent priest
The bishops of France have formally requested prosecutors launch a criminal investigation into sexual abuse allegations against Abbé Pierre, a prominent priest who founded the poverty ministry Emmaus. Source: CNA.
Cardinal blasts hit movie as ‘anti-Christian propaganda’
A German cardinal has decried the recent Hollywood movie “Conclave” as “anti-Christian propaganda” that could have been produced “in the time of Hitler or Stalin”. Source: National Catholic Register.